Manager, Internship Recruiting

September 5, 2026
Palo Alto, CA, US
$100,000 – $264,000/yr

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for an experienced Recruiting Manager, focusing on the Internship Recruiting support for our Vehicle and Autopilot Software teams. This is a critical role managing Fremont, CA and Austin, TX based team of recruiters. The standard of our employees at Tesla is extremely high and we have a powerful commitment to recruiting the best Early Career Talent.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with Managers and leaders to create recruitment strategies to attract exceptional University talent
  • Ensure we constantly innovate and improve our service to both customers and candidates providing a great and unique experience
  • Innovate on attraction and outreach programs to engage the best talent at the right time
  • Drive the building networks and pipelines of passive talent using a combination of traditional and innovative solutions
  • Lead and mentor a team of high performing recruiters
  • Use data and insight to drive strategy and execution

What You'll Bring

  • Passionate people leader and excitement to build and maintain a high performing recruiting team
  • Experience in developing and implementing recruitment strategies for higher volume hiring
  • Able to operate effectively and comfortable working in a very fast moving and constantly changing company
  • Demonstrated experience of utilizing data and insights to drive a team’s strategy and performance
  • Demonstrated experience of driving consistent improvements in Recruiting strategy, tools, process and people
  • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet demanding deadlines
  • Able to quickly develop strong working relationships where you can influence stakeholders across all levels and functions

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

$100,000 - $264,000/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.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.