Engineering Technical Recruiter

Job Description

Tesla’s EMEA Recruiting team is seeking an Engineering Technical Recruiter to join us in Berlin. In this role, you will drive hiring for our Vehicle Engineering teams, supporting the scaling of upcoming vehicle programs across the EMEA region. 

About the Engineering Team  

The Vehicle Engineering team is scaling rapidly in Europe after opening one of the largest R&D centers on the continent. As the engineers behind every Tesla vehicle on the market, they are hiring exceptional talent globally to advance Tesla’s mission of sustainable abundance. 

What We are Looking for 

Tesla’s engineering teams work with cutting-edge technology. We need recruiters who share a keen passion for technology, energy, and solving complex problems from first principles. You are a person who enjoys owning a wide portfolio of roles end-to-end from sourcing, to engaging, and evaluating top talent. 

The ideal candidates are data-driven problem-solvers who thrive in ambiguity, apply strong project-management skills, and invent creative solutions to recruitment challenges.  

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to evaluate talent needs, deliver expert guidance on hiring strategies, and own the end-to-end recruitment cycle for high-stakes technical roles.  
• Establish and manage realistic recruiting timelines, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to keep processes on track and efficient.  
• Leverage data analytics to evaluate candidate pipelines, measure recruitment performance, analyze talent market trends, and deliver insightful weekly reports to management and stakeholders.  
• Support with Employer Branding Initiatives across the EMEA region, supporting with talent mapping, recruitment events and university relations  
• Lead in-depth behavioral interviews and phone screens to rigorously assess technical expertise and cultural fit within Tesla's fast-paced, mission-driven environment.  
• Guide hiring managers in designing effective interview processes, including structuring panels, defining evaluation criteria, and ensuring alignment with role requirements.  
• Prioritize a high-quality candidate experience at every touchpoint, continuously identifying ways to streamline processes and enhance overall satisfaction.  
• Go above and beyond core recruiting duties by leading long-term projects to enhance team capabilities, while flexibly supporting urgent, high-priority hiring needs across other areas or functions as required. 
  

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated excellence in sourcing, assessing, and hiring top-tier engineering talent, ideally within the automotive or related high-tech industries.  
• Proven expertise in managing relationships with hiring teams and business partners, leading talent needs assessments, and developing effective hiring plans.  
• Genuine passion for recruiting as a craft, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in a dynamic role.  
• Digitally savvy, with the ability to quickly adopt and adapt to new technologies, systems, and tools to drive recruitment efficiency.  
• Comfortable working with data in a recruitment context, leveraging analytics to identify root causes, solve problems, and share actionable insights with stakeholders.  
• Thrives in an agile, fast-paced environment, adept at pivoting amid rapidly changing priorities, targets, and business needs without losing momentum.  
• Skilled in offer negotiations, with solid knowledge of relevant employment legislation and current talent market trends.  
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear, persuasive interactions with candidates, stakeholders, and teams