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Sr. Cellular Engineer, Network Engineering

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Jan 22, 2026
What to Expect Specialize in private and public cellular technologies in an enterprise, retail, and manufacturing environment. This role will provide private & public wireless solution design, implementation, and support. The engineer will ensure compliance to established system architecture, regulations, and security policies, follow standards and best practices, and author and maintain support documentation. What You'll Do Provide guidance and planning for cellular infrastructure in private and public networks Identify and implement cellular network solutions to support use cases in manufacturing, warehouses, SSD, vehicles, and Optimus Design, implement, and support 5G/LTE Radio Access & Core networks (end-to-end), including gNodeB deployment and CBRS spectrum management Conduct onsite surveys, RF design, and solutions Perform system capacity and performance planning to support private network use cases Monitor, analyze, and report on metrics for wireless solutions, using data analytics for quick decision-making and proactive issue resolution Set up monitoring tools and alerts for network performance, availability, and potential issues Troubleshoot network issues related to latency, client connectivity, mobility, core network elements, and CBRS-related dependencies Must be able to work occasional weekends, after hours, and holidays 15% travel required as necessary What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience in 5G/LTE & CBRS Radio Access Network Experience with indoor/DAS/Small cells implementation, including gNodeB configuration and CBRS priority access tiers Strong understanding of private networks/CBRS band implementation and its dependencies Experience in deploying and scaling private wireless networks and integrating use cases Familiarity with IP networking, L2/L3 network protocols, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, QoS, NAT Knowledge of RF principles, cellular technologies, and RF tools Experience with private wireless client applications and proof-of-concepts (e.g., AGV, wireless torque tools, laptops, tablets, scanners, cameras, PLC communications) Experience with enterprise wireless solutions, including core network troubleshooting and data-driven diagnostics Experience with scripting to automate infrastructure deployment, collect metrics, and set up alerts for key performance indicators Experience with private cellular network vendors (Ericsson, Nokia) is a plus 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