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Lead Technician, Robotaxi Operations

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jul 24, 2026
What to Expect The Lead Technician, Robotaxi Operations is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for supporting engineering evaluation, fleet testing, and operations of Tesla's robotaxi and cybercab programs. This position serves as a critical interface between various teams, driving validation testing, hardware retrofits, diagnostics, and creating a continuous feedback loop to accelerate product iteration and improvement. The role also oversees vehicle logistics and supports event execution, high-visibility demonstrations, and first responder training to ensure fleet readiness and operational excellence. What You'll Do Lead technician support for engineering evaluation, ODD, and bespoke fleet testing including prototype hardware installation, fleet maintenance, pre and post-test inspection, vehicle repairs and configuration, and test setup and execution Regularly interface with design, engineering, firmware, manufacturing, factory quality, and service teams to support needs throughout the product lifecycle Provide hands-on diagnostic support for hardware and software issues on production robotaxi vehicles, closing the loop among stakeholders to drive rapid iteration Oversee and manage critical hardware retrofits on production vehicles, developing strategies for service scale including planning, tracking, documenting, and driving feedback for product improvements Support the development and validation of cleaning automation systems and operations including cycle time and system capacity and capability testing Lead vehicle logistics, onboarding, driver certification where applicable, retrofits, charging, and maintenance strategy to maintain robotaxi programs and demo fleets Manage and assist with urgent requests for events, VIP demos, first responder events, and regulatory showcases requiring rapid logistics and technical support What You'll Bring 3+ years of experience in fleet operations, vehicle logistics, NPI or field deployment, or technical program management Strong understanding of critical hardware, hardware testing, and ability to provide feedback to ensure test samples and testing environments are representative of fleet conditions Exceptional project management skills with ability to navigate competing priorities in a high-velocity, ambiguous environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with comfort interpreting logs, telemetry data, and technical reports Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders from engineers to executives Willingness to travel up to 30-50% Valid US driver's license 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 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