Tesla loses another top talent: its long-time head of software
a year ago
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- Tesla's long-time head of software, David Lau, is reportedly leaving the company.
- Lau played a key role in transforming Tesla's software, making it a leader in the auto industry.
- He joined Tesla in 2012 and rose to Vice President of software by 2017.
- His team was responsible for vehicle software, distributed systems, manufacturing automation, and product security.
- Lau's departure follows a trend of top talent leaving Tesla, including after last year's layoffs.
- Potential successors include Michael Rizkalla, a senior director of software engineering at Tesla.
- Elon Musk may also integrate Lau's responsibilities under senior AI executives.