What to Expect
Tesla AI is solving robust, real-world AI through humanoid robots. As a Software Engineer within our robotics teams, you will contribute to one of the most advanced Robotics/AI Platforms in the world. You'll be responsible for integrating machine learning models with real-time systems, working across the software stack to ensure seamless communication between neural networks and hardware components.
What You'll Do
Design and implement efficient, robust C++ systems for real-time ML inference and control and for the humanoid robot software stack
Integrate ML models into embedded or robotic systems with tight latency and performance constraints
Write Python scripts/tools for training, evaluation, and deployment pipelines
Collaborate with machine learning researchers to bring models from prototype to production
Optimize runtime performance of neural networks on various compute environments (e.g., GPU, CPU, edge accelerators)
Work with sensors and actuators
Develop messaging frameworks (e.g., ROS, ZeroMQ, gRPC)
What You'll Bring
Practical experience programming in C/C++ software, including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20), multithreading, and Python
Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals (e.g., supervised learning, neural networks, model evaluation)
Experience with model inference, deployment, and optimization
Experience with embedded systems software design concepts
Experience with communication standards such as CAN, ethercat and ethernet
Proficient developing software on a Linux host, for embedded Linux targets (cross-compilation, etc.) is a plus
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Expected Compensation
$140,000 - $420,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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