AI Research Engineer, Data Quality, Optimus Full-time

Tesla is on a path to build humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks. The goal of our Machine Learning team is to build and demonstrate a general robot learning system that can leverage AI to perform complex physical tasks, ranging from full body locomotion, and precise manipulation This specific role will do hands-on data analysis for Optimus’s Machine Learning team, as well as build data pipelines, tools and applications to automate those analysis. This is a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art algorithms for object manipulation culminating in their deployment to real world production applications.

Responsibilities

• Write fleet queries and Python scripts to source new datasets

• Analyze distributions of various components of robot data to spot anomalies.

• Write scripts to sanitize data, based on heuristics or learned models.

• Develop innovative methods for data acquisition, clustering, and cleaning

• Build robust metrics to track model improvements across different dataset mixtures

• Write alerts to flag anomalies during data collection

Requirements

• Experience in building large models and large datasets

• Experience with Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL (PostgreSQL), MATLAB, R

• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Strong work ethics and willingness to take on multiple roles

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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation

$140,000 – $360,000/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.