Supply Chain Manager, AI Silicon

Tesla designs its own custom SoCs — the silicon behind FSD, Optimus and the next generation of platforms. As Supply Chain Manager for Silicon, you own the commercial strategy that makes silicon affordable at scale. You'll own foundry relationships, wafer pricing, capacity allocation, planning and IP/Design vendor agreements for advanced-node custom SoCs - negotiating terms that hold up over multi-year product cycles and build the should-cost models that give Tesla leverage at the table.

Drive cost reduction activities on SOCs related to advanced logic processes Develop strategies in reducing wafer pricing across multiple foundries Predict foundry capacities and develop strategies to lock in the allocation ahead of time Assess vendor capabilities who can create long term impact in scaling Tesla’s products while reducing costs Directly negotiate with qualified vendors to accept Tesla’s commercial and legal terms

Degree or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years of experience in foundry management, IP negotiations, should cost modelling, capacity, and product planning Strong background in commercial negotiations from SOC chipsets Hands on experience in should cost modelling, developing legal terms and conditions, pricing agreements Experience is collaborating with external vendors and incorporating cutting edge processes into products is highly desired Some level of understanding in advanced logic foundry processes is desired Experience working with external design houses and IP vendors is highly desirable Ability to resolve ambiguity and adapt to fast paced environment Effective communication and ability to work with geographically distributed teams Expected travel is 25% of time

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
Expected Compensation $88,000 - $300,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
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.