<strong>What To Expect<br></strong>Tesla is seeking a visionary leader to build and scale a world-class Technology & Innovation Strategy function. This role is critical to identifying, evaluating, and integrating cutting-edge technologies that will drive Tesla’s next-generation products and sustain its leadership in sustainable energy and mobility. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building teams, defining processes, and translating emerging technologies into strategic opportunities.<br><br><strong>What You'll Do<br><br></strong><li>Create a scalable framework for tech scouting, including processes for identifying, prioritizing, and validating emerging technologies. This involves portfolio management of innovation opportunities, where technologies are evaluated for technical feasibility, market potential, and alignment with Tesla’s long-term goals</li><li>Hire and lead a high-performing team of material and cell technology analysts, engineers, and strategists to execute the tech scouting mission</li><li>Forge relationships with startups, academic institutions, and industry leaders to uncover disruptive innovations</li><li>Develop metrics and methodologies to assess the technical feasibility, market potential, and strategic fit of new technologies. This includes resource allocation decisions, such as directing internal teams to validate and benchmark high-potential ideas</li><li>Work closely with R&D, product, and business teams to align scouting efforts with Tesla’s long-term goals</li><li>Maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities, from early-stage concepts to mature technologies ready for integration. This includes strategic prioritization of investments (in time, talent, and resources) to maximize impact<br><br><br></li><strong>What You'll Bring<br><br></strong><li>Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience</li><li>8+ years of experience in tech scouting, innovation management, or a related field, with a track record of building and scaling teams</li><li>Strong technical judgment in navigating trade-offs across performance, stability, manufacturability, and scalability</li><li>Demonstrated ability to connect emerging technologies to business strategy and competitive advantage</li><li>Strong knowledge of how material and electrode-level properties influence overall cell-level electrochemical performance</li><li>Strong understanding of the battery/cell technology landscape, with a focus on EV and energy products</li><li>Extensive contacts in startups, academia, and industry to identify high-impact opportunities</li><li>Ability to turn vision into action—from defining processes to delivering measurable results</li><li>Passion for Tesla’s mission, with a bias for action, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, and a strong analytical mindset<br><br><br></li><strong>Benefits<br></strong><strong>Compensation and Benefits<br></strong>Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:<br><li> Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction</li><li> Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits</li><li> Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution</li><li> Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA</li><li> Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li><li> 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits</li><li> Company paid Basic Life, AD&D</li><li> Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)</li><li> Employee Assistance Program</li><li> Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays</li><li> Back-up childcare and parenting support resources</li><li> Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance</li><li> Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs</li><li> Tesla Babies program</li><li> Commuter benefits</li><li> Employee discounts and perks program<br><br><br></li>Expected Compensation<br><br>$140,800 - $211,200/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits<br><br>Pay 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.<br><br>, Tesla