Cell Technology & Innovation Strategy Lead

Tesla is seeking a visionary leader to build and scale a
world-class Technology & Innovation Strategy function. This role is
critical to identifying, evaluating, and integrating cutting-edge technologies
that will drive Tesla's next-generation products and sustain its leadership in
sustainable energy and mobility. The ideal candidate will have a proven track
record of building teams, defining processes, and translating emerging
technologies into strategic opportunities.

• Create a scalable framework for tech scouting, including
  processes for identifying, prioritizing, and validating emerging technologies.
  This involves portfolio management of innovation opportunities, where
  technologies are evaluated for technical feasibility, market potential, and
  alignment with Tesla's long-term goals
• Hire and lead a high-performing team of material and cell
  technology analysts, engineers, and strategists to execute the tech scouting
  mission
• Forge relationships with startups, academic institutions,
  and industry leaders to uncover disruptive innovations
• Develop metrics and methodologies to assess the technical
  feasibility, market potential, and strategic fit of new technologies. This
  includes resource allocation decisions, such as directing internal teams to
  validate and benchmark high-potential ideas
• Work closely with R&D, product, and business teams to
  align scouting efforts with Tesla's long-term goals
• Maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities, from
  early-stage concepts to mature technologies ready for integration. This
  includes strategic prioritization of investments (in time, talent, and
  resources) to maximize impact

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering,
  Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in tech scouting, innovation
  management, or a related field, with a track record of building and scaling
  teams
• Strong technical judgment in navigating trade-offs across
  performance, stability, manufacturability, and scalability
• Demonstrated ability to connect emerging technologies to
  business strategy and competitive advantage
• Strong knowledge of how material and electrode-level
  properties influence overall cell-level electrochemical performance
• Strong understanding of the battery/cell technology
  landscape, with a focus on EV and energy products
• Extensive contacts in startups, academia, and industry to
  identify high-impact opportunities
• Ability to turn vision into action-from defining processes
  to delivering measurable results
• Passion for Tesla's mission, with a bias for action,
  curiosity, and a collaborative mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, project
  management skills, and a strong analytical mindset

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.