Phil Duan Appointed Director of Autopilot Engineering at Tesla (TSLA-US)

Phil Duan, the lead engineer behind Tesla’s Full Self‑Drive (FSD) V12/V13/V14 and pivotal architect of the Robotaxi program, has been promoted to Director of Autopilot Engineering. Duan, who rejoined Tesla in 2020 after a 9‑month stint at Zoox, oversaw breakthroughs including the Occupancy Network and the June 2025 inaugural street test in Austin. The promotion underscores Tesla’s AI‑driven transition, with Duan’s role central to accelerating global FSD rollouts and Robotaxi commercialization.