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# Staff Electrical Engineer, Data Center

- **Company:** Tesla Motors
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $91,600.0 - $276,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Altium Designer, Analog Electronics, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), PCI Express, Systems Development Life Cycle, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Serial Peripheral Interface, Hardware Infrastructure, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/16220126/Staff-Electrical-Engineer-Data-Center-California-Palo-Alto

## About the Role

* 7-10 years relevant work experience in digital/analog electronic designs
 * Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience
 * Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, validation, and manufacturing support
 * Hands on experience in working with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, frequency generators, etc.
 * Experience with digital and memory interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, JTAG, Ethernet, PCIe, SDIO,DDR5 , etc.), and signal integrity analysis
 * Familiarity with PCB stack-up, SMT process, In-circuit tests, manufacturing tests and designing for DFM/DFT
 * Problem solver with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
 * Familiarity with Altium/Cadence design tools and knowledge of high speed SERDES / PCIe GEN5 / GEN6 system development and board level design is a plus

## Description

We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer for our Palo Alto location with a focus on data center systems. Come and join us to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.
What You'll Do

 * Design and develop digital /analog electronics and power supplies for data center hardware
 * Perform schematic capture and PCB layout design, optimizing for electrical performance, thermal management, manufacturing constraints, and cost
 * Conduct board bring-up, validation, troubleshooting, system integration, manufacturing test support, and field return failure analysis
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept design through full design cycles
 * Assist in transitioning the electrical design from prototype to high-volume production
 * Work with and manage suppliers and manufacturing partners