University Recruiter, Vehicle Software

Tesla vehicles are redefining the future as the world’s most advanced autonomous machines, and we’re building the talent engine to power it. As a University Recruiter for the Vehicle Software team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of technical talent by sourcing and engaging top students across disciplines like UI development, firmware, distributed systems, and product security. You’ll lead campus recruiting efforts—from career fairs to university partnerships—building pipelines that fuel innovation behind Tesla’s industry-leading in-car experience and future Robotaxi platform. While technical recruiting experience is valuable, we’re looking for someone with genuine curiosity, a passion for talent development, and the drive to grow alongside one of the most ambitious teams in engineering. If you’re ready to inspire tomorrow’s problem solvers and help mold the future of transportation, this is your moment to lead from within.

- Manage various technical requisitions, while also maintaining a high bar for client and candidate experience

- Deeply understand the requirements of the business and create sustainable talent pipelines to match hiring needs

- Partner with full-time recruiters to ensure a cohesive conversion process for high performing interns

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates through clear and consistent communication

- Deliver excellent onboarding and interview experience for new candidates

- Ideate and execute campus recruiting strategies across North America

- 2+ years of recruiting experience, technical preferred (engineering, software, hardware)

- Previous experience hiring for internship or early career engineering talent is preferred

- Experience working in a higher education setting

- History of managing high-volume pipelines without compromising quality

- Bias for action and ability to multi-task utilizing strong-organizational skills

- Experience sourcing and interviewing candidates through multiple channels

- Ability to travel across North America and if needed to international campus events and locations

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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation $64,000 - $168,000/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.