Audio Engineer, Infotainment

$124,000 - $216,000/Yr

Tesla - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Tesla is looking for an experienced Audio Engineer to join the Infotainment Team, responsible for the design, testing, and release of automotive acoustic sensing products, particularly microphones. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in acoustics and signal processing, and will play a key role in product development while mentoring other engineers. This position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic, start-up-like environment.

Responsibilities

• Product development of microphones and audio sensing products from inception to end of life
• Knowledge of audio systems, vehicle environment, and integration
• Work with cross-functional teams to create optimal products
• Interpret, develop, and manage product drawings and specifications
• Collaborate with suppliers on design, development, and validation of audio products
• Testing of audio systems and components
• Plan, execute, interpret, and document product validation
• Component and system level troubleshooting

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering with minimum 5 years of experience developing audio products or equivalent experience
• Solid technical depth in audio products (acoustics and electronics)
• Skilled in working with cross-functional team members to reach fact-based decisions
• Technical and Product Management skills to communicate and drive suppliers
• Strong problem-solving skills and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience designing and debugging products
• Previous CAD exposure
• Experience with environmental constraints (temp, humidity, vibration), regulatory compliance, and product debug (EMC/EMI, ESD, transients)
• Solid technical depth and breadth in analog and digital circuit analysis

Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options
• Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions)
• Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including 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