Manager, Technical Publications

Tesla's Energy Technical Content team is seeking a Manager of Technical Publications to lead the creation and management of technical documentation for their revolutionary energy storage, charging, and solar products. This role represents a unique opportunity to drive technical communication excellence at one of the world's most innovative sustainable energy companies.

The position involves leading a talented team of technical writers and illustrators while maintaining deep technical knowledge of Tesla's energy products through hands-on field experience and close collaboration with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical writing expertise with proven people management skills to deliver high-quality documentation that supports Tesla's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

As Manager of Technical Publications, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining strategic partnerships across multiple departments including Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Service teams. You'll drive continuous process improvement initiatives while ensuring your team stays current with the latest product developments and technical updates. The role requires both strategic thinking to develop content roadmaps and tactical execution to manage day-to-day operations.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $104,000 to $192,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla provides comprehensive benefits including medical coverage with $0 payroll deduction, 401(k) matching, and various family-friendly benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical content leader to make a significant impact at a company that's revolutionizing both the automotive and energy industries.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of technical writing experience combined with 5+ years of people management expertise. They should be passionate about clean energy technology and have a proven track record of leading technical documentation teams in fast-paced, innovative environments. If you're excited about building the future of sustainable energy while leading a team of talented content creators, this role offers the perfect blend of technical leadership and people management opportunities.