Elon Musk’s remote work stance just got fuzzier. High-paying roles now open to global applicants.
Tesla just posted a wave of fully remote job listings, including positions that pay as much as $270,000 annually. For a company (and CEO) famously against remote work, this is surprising.
Some of the standout roles:
:🛠️ Senior Engineer Energy Systems:
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$79K–$270K/year
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5+ years experience in SCADA, relays, and power systems.
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Knows DNP3, Modbus, Linux/Windows
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Remote, with some travel🤖 AI Trainer for Tesla’s Humanoid Robots:
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~$6,000/month
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Robotics + AI testing background
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100% remoteThis could signal a more pragmatic hiring shift, especially in deep tech roles. Or maybe it’s a one-off to attract rare global talent.
What do you think? Is this the beginning of a real change at Tesla, or just an exception for specialized hires?