Tesla
Software Engineer
Average Compensation by Level
| Level Name | Total | Base | Stock (/yr) | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Associate Engineer (Entry Level) | $135k | $116k | $18k | $--k |
Engineer | $157k | $128k | $28k | $--k |
Senior Engineer | $206k | $148k | $53k | $5k |
Staff Engineer | $331k | $184k | $128k | $18k |
Latest Salary Submissions
| Company Location | Date | Level Name Tag | Years of Experience Years at Company / Years of Experience | Total Compensation Base | Stock | Bonus |
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Vesting Schedule
25%
25%
25%
25%
YR 1
YR 2
YR 3
YR 4
Stock Type
RSU
At Tesla, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule: 25% vests at the end of the 1st year (cliff), then 25% in each of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years (6.25% every 3 months).
Tesla allows you to choose between options and RSUs, granting 3 options in exchange for every RSU.
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