Sr. Manager, Cell Electrolyte Development

Battery cells are the foundation of every Tesla product. We design and manufacture ground-up cell architectures with state-of-the-art performance at volumes orders of magnitude higher than the products they power. This fast-paced environment demands passion, self-motivation, and a team-first mindset. You'll collaborate closely with highly talented engineers from all experience levels. This position will own the Cell Technology Team's electrolyte development from early R&D through prototype-scale validation across all cell programs. Sitting at the core of performance and scalability, this team drives breakthrough electrolyte formulations while systematically reducing sensitivities to enable robust downstream specifications and manufacturable cells. Our team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated technical leader who combines deep electrolyte expertise with a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams and successfully delivering technologies from concept through scale-up.

• Own the electrolyte roadmap across early-stage development and downstream integration handoff
• Lead a team of high-caliber electrolyte engineers, setting technical direction and raising the bar for innovation
• Guide formulation strategy and interfacial control across chemistries in collaboration with downstream teams
• Translate first-principles understanding into scalable, production-ready solutions
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure electrolyte readiness for cell design and scale-up

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of industrial experience in cell materials design, development, and testing, with a proven track record leading early-stage development efforts
• Proven track record of successfully leading and building high-performing engineering teams
• Track record of successfully delivering technologies from concept through prototype or pilot-scale readiness in the early-stage development space
• Strong technical judgment in navigating trade-offs across performance, stability, manufacturability, and scalability
• Deep knowledge of electrolyte design principles and their impact on cell manufacturability, cost, energy, power, lifetime, and reliability
• Solid understanding of the chemical interplay between anode, cathode, and electrolyte
• Strong knowledge of how material and electrode-level properties influence overall cell-level electrochemical performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mindset with strong project management skills

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.