Sr. Product Manager, Energy Applications
Tesla
Sr. Product Manager, Energy Applications
Job Description
At Tesla, our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy by bringing high performance electric vehicles and sustainable energy products to market. Innovation, unconventional thinking and fast-paced execution are at the core of everything we do and nowhere is that more evident than in our Energy business. Tesla Energy empowers customers to generate, store, and consume sustainable energy through products like Powerwall, PV Systems, and Wall Connector, as well as groundbreaking software solutions like Tesla Electric and Virtual Power Plant. Together, these products create a seamless, intelligent energy experience for homes and businesses. We are looking for a Product Engineer to join our Energy team, where the Digital Experience team is redefining how customers discover, purchase, and interact with Tesla’s energy products. In this role, you will drive product vision and strategy, work directly with engineering to deliver innovative solutions, and ensure our products continuously evolve to meet customer needs and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.
Locations
- Fremont, California, United States
Salary
128,000 - 228,000 USD / yearly
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
180,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- managing software products in a highly technical environmentintermediate
- working directly with engineering teamsintermediate
- write SQL queriesintermediate
- working with distributed systemsintermediate
- REST APIsintermediate
- understanding software development fundamentalsintermediate
- communication and storytelling skillsintermediate
- translate complex technical conceptsintermediate
- working cross-functionally across engineering, legal, finance, sales, operations, and customer serviceintermediate
- Use agile methodologiesintermediate
- write clear user storiesintermediate
- plan sprintsintermediate
- manage the software development lifecycleintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Business, Communications, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability (experience)
- 4+ years of experience managing software products in a highly technical environment, ideally working directly with engineering teams (experience, 4 years)
- Proven track record of successfully launching software products that deliver measurable business value (experience)
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to write SQL queries to extract and analyze product data (experience)
- Experience working with distributed systems, REST APIs, and understanding software development fundamentals (experience)
- Entrepreneurial instincts, with the ability to take initiative, make informed decisions with limited data, and drive progress in ambiguous situations (experience)
- Strong communication and storytelling skills — able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences (experience)
- Ability to thrive in Tesla’s fast-moving, innovation-driven culture, where speed, creativity, and flexibility are essential (experience)
- Experience working cross-functionally across engineering, legal, finance, sales, operations, and customer service (experience)
Responsibilities
- Define and champion the product vision and strategy for residential energy software experiences
- Own and evolve the product roadmap, balancing long-term vision with short-term priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Engage deeply with customers to understand their needs and workflows, uncovering opportunities to improve the product experience
- Partner closely with engineering, design, and operations teams to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions
- Use agile methodologies to write clear user stories, plan sprints, and manage the software development lifecycle
- Manage cross-functional dependencies across engineering, design, legal, sales, and service teams to ensure smooth execution
- Define, monitor, and analyze key product performance metrics. Use data-driven insights to identify problems, measure impact, and inform future decisions
- Analyze system logs, customer feedback, and operational data to identify trends and troubleshoot issues
- Communicate product performance and team impact widely, building alignment and driving outcomes across the organization
Benefits
- general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- general: Employee Assistance Program
- general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- general: Tesla Babies program
- general: Commuter benefits
- general: Employee discounts and perks program
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Sr. Product Manager, Energy Applications
Tesla
Sr. Product Manager, Energy Applications
Job Description
At Tesla, our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy by bringing high performance electric vehicles and sustainable energy products to market. Innovation, unconventional thinking and fast-paced execution are at the core of everything we do and nowhere is that more evident than in our Energy business. Tesla Energy empowers customers to generate, store, and consume sustainable energy through products like Powerwall, PV Systems, and Wall Connector, as well as groundbreaking software solutions like Tesla Electric and Virtual Power Plant. Together, these products create a seamless, intelligent energy experience for homes and businesses. We are looking for a Product Engineer to join our Energy team, where the Digital Experience team is redefining how customers discover, purchase, and interact with Tesla’s energy products. In this role, you will drive product vision and strategy, work directly with engineering to deliver innovative solutions, and ensure our products continuously evolve to meet customer needs and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.
Locations
- Fremont, California, United States
Salary
128,000 - 228,000 USD / yearly
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
180,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- managing software products in a highly technical environmentintermediate
- working directly with engineering teamsintermediate
- write SQL queriesintermediate
- working with distributed systemsintermediate
- REST APIsintermediate
- understanding software development fundamentalsintermediate
- communication and storytelling skillsintermediate
- translate complex technical conceptsintermediate
- working cross-functionally across engineering, legal, finance, sales, operations, and customer serviceintermediate
- Use agile methodologiesintermediate
- write clear user storiesintermediate
- plan sprintsintermediate
- manage the software development lifecycleintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Business, Communications, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability (experience)
- 4+ years of experience managing software products in a highly technical environment, ideally working directly with engineering teams (experience, 4 years)
- Proven track record of successfully launching software products that deliver measurable business value (experience)
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to write SQL queries to extract and analyze product data (experience)
- Experience working with distributed systems, REST APIs, and understanding software development fundamentals (experience)
- Entrepreneurial instincts, with the ability to take initiative, make informed decisions with limited data, and drive progress in ambiguous situations (experience)
- Strong communication and storytelling skills — able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences (experience)
- Ability to thrive in Tesla’s fast-moving, innovation-driven culture, where speed, creativity, and flexibility are essential (experience)
- Experience working cross-functionally across engineering, legal, finance, sales, operations, and customer service (experience)
Responsibilities
- Define and champion the product vision and strategy for residential energy software experiences
- Own and evolve the product roadmap, balancing long-term vision with short-term priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Engage deeply with customers to understand their needs and workflows, uncovering opportunities to improve the product experience
- Partner closely with engineering, design, and operations teams to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions
- Use agile methodologies to write clear user stories, plan sprints, and manage the software development lifecycle
- Manage cross-functional dependencies across engineering, design, legal, sales, and service teams to ensure smooth execution
- Define, monitor, and analyze key product performance metrics. Use data-driven insights to identify problems, measure impact, and inform future decisions
- Analyze system logs, customer feedback, and operational data to identify trends and troubleshoot issues
- Communicate product performance and team impact widely, building alignment and driving outcomes across the organization
Benefits
- general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- general: Employee Assistance Program
- general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- general: Tesla Babies program
- general: Commuter benefits
- general: Employee discounts and perks program
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