Tesla is hiring an experienced Application Product Engineer to drive global workforce management solutions.
Job Description
🧠Summary
Tesla is hiring an experienced Application Product Engineer to drive global workforce management solutions. This full-time engineering role focuses on developing and scaling enterprise applications in the HRIS, Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Workforce Planning domains. As a key product engineer, you will work at the intersection of technology, product strategy, and global operations, helping Tesla deliver seamless and scalable platforms that empower HR, Legal, Finance, and Engineering teams. Ideal for candidates with deep domain expertise in platforms like Workday, SAP, ADP, Kronos, or UKG, this opportunity places you at the heart of innovation in one of the world’s most forward-thinking tech companies.
🔍 Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Application Product Engineer |
|---|---|
| Location | India (Remote/Hybrid Opportunities May Be Available) |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Department | Engineering & IT – Software Engineering |
| Primary Focus Areas | Workforce Management Systems, Payroll, Time & Attendance |
| Experience Required | 5+ years in product engineering, HRIS, or SaaS development |
| Tools & Platforms | Workday, ADP, Kronos, SAP, PeopleSoft, UKG, Agile |
| Collaboration With | Engineering, HR, Legal, Finance, UX, Compliance |
🎯 Key Responsibilities
As an Application Product Engineer at Tesla, your core responsibilities will include:
- Define product vision and roadmap for global Workforce Management systems, including payroll, scheduling, compliance, leave, and time tracking.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Legal, HR, Finance) to align product development with business objectives.
- Translate market-specific requirements into scalable, future-proof architecture and system design.
- Work closely with stakeholders to enhance workflows, automate manual processes, and streamline global HR operations.
- Gather business requirements and convert them into user stories, specs, and system designs.
- Continuously monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess user satisfaction and business impact.
- Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer impact, system scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure systems adhere to legal and compliance standards in each operating region.
- Provide guidance on Leave Administration, Time & Attendance workflows, and Payroll system design and maintenance.
🧩 Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an MBA with technical exposure.
- 5+ years of product engineering, product management, or functional HRIS domain experience.
- Proven experience with platforms like ADP, Kronos, Workday, SAP, PeopleSoft, UKG, etc.
- Deep understanding of HR processes, especially Timekeeping, Leave Management, and Payroll Compliance.
- Hands-on experience gathering requirements and collaborating with developers to implement scalable solutions.
- Strong background in Agile methodologies, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Data-driven decision-making and ability to derive insights from metrics and reporting tools.
- Experience in presenting to executive leadership and managing enterprise-level projects.
🌟 Why Join Tesla?
Tesla is not just a company—it’s a mission. As an Application Product Engineer, you’ll be part of an elite team building next-gen software platforms that power Tesla’s global HR operations. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact employee experience, business scalability, and the future of work.
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