Technical Sourcer, Software Engineering

Tesla

Palo Alto, California Posted October 28, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
Tesla Sourcers find top software talent to power a abundant & autonomous future. This role partners closely with Recruiters, Engineers, and Engineering Managers to identify, attract, and assess exceptional candidates.
We’re hiring top software engineers to build the systems behind Tesla’s most ambitious work. From custom chip design and AI inference to training and deploying large-scale models, we’re shaping the software that powers autonomy at scale. At the same time, we’re shaping the future of mobility - hiring engineers to design and ship the firmware, distributed systems, and core software that enables Robotaxi fleet operations and network-wide deployment. This is where software talent drives every layer of the stack, turning innovation into real-world impact. We’re looking for the next generation of builders to join us.

Responsibilities:
Utilize multiple tools and approaches, including AI-driven sourcing techniques, to identify and engage top talent
Build robust software pipelines of qualified candidates for near-term and future hiring needs
Develop strong working relationships with recruiters, business leaders, and hiring managers
Maintain an expert level understanding of all recruiting processes in an environment that frequently changes
Focus on providing a positive candidate experience at every opportunity

Requirements:
2+ years sourcing experience in an in-house environment
Ability to creatively approach hiring needs for difficult to fill positions
Familiarity with common software skill-sets
Knowledge of relevant employment market trends
Strong ability to track and manage data and workflows

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation
$64,000 - $168,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Required Skills
software development distributed systems recruiting
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