Sr. Product Manager, Data Center Hardware
Define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Tesla's data center hardware offering
Lead cross-functional product development from concept through design, qualification, launch, and field deployment
Develop and maintain product requirements informed by active stakeholder discovery, technical constraints, and market signals
Drive rapid iteration cycles and make data-driven product decisions in a fast-moving development environment
Build deep customer understanding by engaging directly with data center operators, hyperscalers, and colocation providers — translating their power density, cooling, and infrastructure requirements into product specs
Partner with hardware and software engineering teams to solve complex system-level technical challenges including power distribution, thermal management, and physical infrastructure
Define go-to-market approach and product positioning in collaboration with Sales and Commercial teams
Develop technical documentation, product specifications, and customer-facing materials
Manage product lifecycle from early-stage development through volume production and sustaining engineering
Represent the product in cross-functional forums and communicate clearly to executive stakeholders
5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or technical business development with recent direct exposure to data center hardware, power infrastructure, or a closely related domain
Working knowledge of data center systems including power distribution (UPS, PDU, busway), cooling technologies (air, liquid, immersion), and rack-level infrastructure
Familiarity with data center performance metrics and standards — including PUE, power density (kW/rack), and Uptime Institute tier classifications
Comfortable operating in environments with significant ambiguity and rapidly evolving requirements
Strong technical background — ability to engage deeply with hardware engineering teams and evaluate system-level design tradeoffs
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders across engineering, sales, and executive leadership
Strong customer discovery skills — ability to generate product insights from early-stage customer conversations
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
High sense of urgency, ownership mentality, and genuine excitement for building at the frontier of energy and compute infrastructure
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
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.
