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Tesla Expands AI Chip Design Efforts To South Korea
The electric vehicle maker is actively recruiting engineers to develop high-volume AI chips.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Tesla is expanding its AI chip design efforts to South Korea, actively recruiting engineers to join in developing what the company calls the "world's highest-level mass-produced AI chips." This is part of Tesla's broader strategy to expand its custom chip production capabilities, with the company also hiring silicon module process engineers in locations like Austin and Palo Alto to cover various chip manufacturing disciplines.
Why it matters
Tesla's push to develop its own AI chips is a critical component for the company's electric vehicles and other technological advancements. By designing and producing its own chips, Tesla aims to gain a competitive edge and better control over the technology that powers its autonomous driving features and other AI-powered systems.
The details
Tesla said the new project in South Korea "aims to develop AI chip architecture that will achieve the highest production volume in the world in the future." The company is seeking talented individuals to join in this effort, with the position titled "AI Chip Design Engineer." Interested applicants can send their resumes to Ai_Chips@tesla.com and are asked to mention the three most challenging technical problems they have solved so far.
- Tesla announced the new AI chip design efforts in South Korea on February 15, 2026.
The players
Tesla Inc.
An American electric vehicle and clean energy company that designs and manufactures electric cars, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels and related products.
What’s next
Tesla has not provided any specific details on when the new AI chip design efforts in South Korea will be completed or when the first chips produced through this initiative will be available.
The takeaway
Tesla's expansion of its AI chip design capabilities to South Korea underscores the company's ambition to lead in the development of custom chips that power its electric vehicles and other technologies. By recruiting top engineering talent and investing in chip production, Tesla aims to gain a strategic advantage in the rapidly evolving field of automotive AI and autonomous driving.
