Staff Data Center Architecture & Integration Engineer, Digital Optimus

Staff Data Center Architecture & Integration Engineer, Digital Optimus Tesla Motors, Inc. 140,000 - 300,000 USD paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, California, Palo Alto Apr 14, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is building the most advanced real-time AI compute platform on the planet-at the lowest possible cost. This is an architecture and integration technical leadership role on a lean team building the foundational data-center infrastructure. As an early team member, you will lead not only on technical architecture and integration but also on developing engineering processes, validation frameworks, and scaling standards that define how we deploy hyperscale real-time AI systems at Tesla. What You'll Do
Architect and integrate next-generation data center hardware powering the most advanced, low-cost real-time AI compute infrastructure
Own end-to-end system-level architecture and seamless integration at rack-scale and tray-scale, incorporating compute nodes, high-speed networking, power distribution, advanced cooling, and software layers to achieve high-density, low-latency and high-reliability performance
Develop and execute comprehensive hardware-in-the-loop validation strategies for integrated systems, lead complex bring-up campaigns, and drive rapid root-cause resolution across all layers
Collaborate cross-functionally with AI, robotics, compute - silicon and hardware, mechanical and manufacturing teams to align on integrated solution requirements and accelerate from prototype to hyperscale deployment
Establish and lead world-class engineering processes, integration standards, and best practices that enable real-time AI at massive scale and minimal cost What You'll Bring
Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
8+ years of hands-on experience in software, firmware, and/or hardware engineering to build AI silicon, accelerators, AI servers, or similar high-performance compute systems
Deep domain expertise in two or more of: PCIe, high-speed interconnects (e.g., NVLink equivalents), networking fabrics, memory subsystems (DRAM/HBM), flash/storage, CPUs, accelerators, or AI silicon
Proven track record architecting and integrating large-scale data-center or AI/HPC infrastructure, including power, cooling, and validation at hyperscale
Hands-on experience developing systems/products for datacenter applications (e.g., AI/ML workloads, real-time inference, high-throughput compute)
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a history of troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues across hardware, firmware, and software layers
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, lead initiatives, and build engineering processes under aggressive timelines
Passion for Tesla's mission and excitement to shape the low-cost, most advanced real-time AI compute infrastructure 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
Expected Compensation
$140,000 - $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.