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Supply Chain Manager, Software

Tesla Motors, Inc.
84,000 - 324,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Feb 21, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is looking for a highly skilled and motivated software royalty and licensing Supply Chain Manager (SCM) to support ourcomponentsuppliers, software engineeringteamand hardware SCMs. This role encompasses work on components that are used across all Tesla products, including vehicles, energy, AI, robotics and more. The role will report to the Supply Chain Group Manager and be an active resource to help Tesla engineering unlock key features needed to advance Tesla's product roadmap. What You'll Do Own softwareroyalty andlicensingsourcingforhardware componentswith integrated circuit suppliers, most notably in the embeddedand wireless / wired connectivity protocolcommodities Partner with software engineering teams toidentifyfeature / license needs andput in place appropriate contractswith hardwarecomponentsuppliers to safeguard development of new software features Lead the negotiations on critical software and licensing contracts, including but not limited to multi-party NDAs, license and royalty agreements, statements of work for software development and other relevant software and licensing agreements Own the software considerations in hardware commodity strategies andmergewith thecomponentSupply Chain Managers (SCMs) to put forth a commodity strategy that takes into consideration software requirements Document new feature requestsand timelinein a Statement of Work(SOW) Partner with cross functional teams todefine IP / royalty strategy for hardware components,determinetheappropriate royaltyrates for Tesla's applicationneedand negotiate terms tooptimizecosts and IP access Collaborate with legal, finance and engineering teams to mitigate risks related to IP infringement,indemnificationor supply disruptions in the procurement of hardware components to ensure supply continuity Manage hardware related royalty costs, including forecasting royalty spend,identifyingcost-saving opportunities, and regular PO issuance / invoicing to ensure compliance Communicate key supply, cost, and/orlicensingissues with management teams. Develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, software contract negotiations, or commodity management Preferred 3+ years of experience in commodities that have hardware with embedded software and navigating the software requirements and contracts, such as Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, cellular,WiFi, Bluetooth, UWB...etc) Proficient knowledge of technical requirements & design of the product and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions Excellent negotiator Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering and / or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability 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 $84,000 - $324,000/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.