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Audio Hardware Engineer, Speakers

Tesla, Palo Alto, CA, USA

Pay: $128,000-$354,000/yr

Job type: Full Time


What To Expect
Tesla is seeking an Audio/Acoustic Engineer within the Infotainment Team who has more than 5 years of design, test, and release responsibility for Acoustic, Loudspeaker, and Signal Processing products. This Engineer will have a strong understanding of loudspeaker application and design, and the ability to define and specify requirements for automotive acoustic products. The role also includes mentoring other engineers and thriving in a start‑up environment with growth and achievement opportunities.

What You'll Do

Product development of loudspeaker transducer products from inception to end of life

Knowledge of audio systems, relative vehicle environment, and integration

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

Interpret, develop, and manage product drawings and specifications

Work with suppliers on design, development, and validation of audio products

Test 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 in audio products (acoustics and electronics)

Experience working 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 debugging (EMC/EMI, ESD, transients, etc.)

Experience in analog and digital circuit analysis

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary plus cash and stock awards

Medical plans (options with $0 payroll deduction)

Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution

Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in a 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

Backup childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits: 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, and benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Total compensation may include other position‑specific elements.

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