Audio Hardware Engineer, Microphones Job at Tesla Motors, Inc. in Palo Alto

What to Expect
Tesla is seeking an Audio Engineer within the Infotainment Team who has had 5+ years of design, test and release responsibility of Acoustics, Microphones and Signal Processing products. This Engineer should have a strong understanding of the application & design of microphones, and the ability to define, specify and set the requirements for these automotive acoustic sensing products. This Engineer will also be a technical and process mentor for other Engineers in the team and the company. This Engineer must thrive in a start‑up company environment with great opportunities for growth and spectacular achievement.

What You’ll Do

Product development of microphones and audio sensing products from inception to end of life

Knowledge of our audio systems, relative vehicle environment and integration

Work with cross‑functional teams to create the best possible product

Interpret, develop and manage product drawings and specifications

Work 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

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Engineering with minimum 5 years of experience developing audio products from scratch or equivalent experience

Solid technical depth in audio products (acoustics and electronics)

Ability to work with cross‑functional team members from multiple disciplines 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 (temperature, humidity, vibration), regulatory compliance and product debug (EMC/EMI, ESD, transients, etc.)

Solid technical depth and breadth in analog and digital circuit analysis

Compensation and 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 with $0 paycheck contribution

Company‑paid Health Savings Account (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 Plan 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

Backup 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
$128,000 – $354,000 annual salary plus cash and stock awards plus benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package 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.

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