Supply Chain Manager, Silicon

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 13, 2025

Job Description:

Tesla's supply chain team is looking for a Supply Chain Engineer. In this highly visible role, you will develop strategies in reducing costs for next generation custom SOCs for Tesla's platforms. You will be involved in procurement activities, should cost modelling, long term negotiations, capacity allocation, foundry commercial interfacing, etc.What You'll Do

• Drive cost reduction activities on SOCs related to advanced logic processes
• Develop strategies in reducing wafer pricing across multiple foundries
• Predict foundry capacities ahead of time and develop strategies to lock in the allocation ahead of time
• Qualify vendors who can create long term impact in scaling Tesla's products while reducing costs
• Drive qualified vendors to accept Tesla's commercial and legal termsWhat You'll Bring
  • Degree or relevant experience with minimum 5 years of experience in foundry management, IP negotiations, should cost modelling, capacity, and product planning
  • Strong background in commercial negotiations from SOC chipsets
  • Hands on experience in should cost modelling, developing legal terms and conditions, pricing agreements
  • Experience in collaborating with external vendors and incorporating cutting edge processes into products is highly desired
  • Some level of understanding in advanced logic foundry processes is desired
  • Experience working with external design houses and IP vendors is highly desirable
  • Ability to resolve ambiguity and adapt to fast paced environment
  • Effective communication and ability to work with geographically distributed teams
  • Expected travel is 25% of timeCompensation and BenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
    • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 programExpected Compensation: $82,800 - $232,920/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.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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