Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is making headlines again with its latest move to hire nearly 800 new employees, just three months after CEO Elon Musk made significant layoffs within the company. This news has caused Tesla’s stock to trade higher premarket on Tuesday.
The job openings at Tesla are not just your usual run-of-the-mill positions. They range from artificial intelligence specialists to service jobs and are directly related to Tesla’s AI and robotics initiatives. These initiatives include developing the Optimus humanoid robot and advancing self-driving technology.
In fact, there are currently at least 25 job listings focused on self-driving development or Autopilot, and 30 positions dedicated to the Optimus project. Tesla is also looking to expand its customer-facing departments and rapidly growing energy storage business.
For investors looking to gain exposure to Tesla, they can consider investing in iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSE: IVW) and ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE: ARKK).
As of the last check on Tuesday, TSLA shares were trading higher by 1.16% at $255.56 premarket.
Tesla’s continuous innovation and growth in various sectors make it an intriguing company to watch in the stock market. Stay tuned for more updates on Tesla and other investment opportunities from the Extreme Investor Network.