Sr. Product Manager, Supercharger Hardware

Description:
The Hardware Product Manager will be part of our energy engineering teams responsible for delivering end-to-end hardware products and services to support Tesla Energy and Charging. This role focuses on charging hardware and ensures alignment between technical execution, market needs, and operational scalability. The ideal candidate combines deep hardware expertise, firmware/software fluency, and the ability to balance customer experience with deployment realities. Our team values technical rigor, collaboration, and a passion for scaling EV charging solutions.

Responsibilities:
Drive hardware product strategy, variants and long-term hardware roadmaps, translating business priorities and user experience into technical requirements
Own end-to-end hardware initiatives from concept to SOP, prioritizing and handing off to engineering teams while providing product support throughout design
Ensure engineering technical requirements align with initial business case, GTM strategy, and deployment realities
Own market research, competitor insights, and GTM assumptions for hardware products
Own internal engineering pilots and ensure learnings are incorporated into product requirements, variants, and roadmap decisions
Coordinate cross-functional efforts and act as liaison for regulatory & compliance requirements, ensuring they are translated into product design at the right time
Partner with deployment, service, and installer teams on UX/UI improvements, commissioning flows, and real-world friction reduction
Provide technical leadership on tradeoffs (cost, customization, scalability) and maintain hardware roadmaps aligned with NPI/compliance timelines
Help engineering teams prioritizing and triaging factory NPI asks and maintain hardware quality and product experience during sustaining phases
Work with engineering to deliver scalable solutions that meet current needs and future growth scenarios

Requirements:
5+ years in product management for hardware products, with proven ability to prioritize, transition ideas to engineering, and move initiatives from roadmap to impact
Experience in hardware development for connected devices, including firmware/software integration
Preferred: experience in EV charging hardware, familiarity with compliance standards (UL, IEC, regional regulations), and deployment workflows
Strong technical acumen to evaluate reliability, performance, and ease of install in hardware solutions
Excellent communication/documentation skills and ability to manage parallel projects across teams
Deep passion for sustainable energy and scaling EV charging infrastructure
Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or technical discipline, or equivalent experience; hardware product management experience required

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
$112,000 - $204,000/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.