Software Engineer, Backend, AI Evaluation Full-time

The AI Evaluation team is the main line of defense in ensuring customer safety. We are looking for an experienced backend developer to take ownership of the tooling we use to determine the best model for release. These tools have high visibility within the organization and help drive key decisions about model architecture, data integrity, and exported model performance. This engineer will collaborate with AI researchers, infrastructure & fleet telemetry teams, and release managers to propel these efforts forward.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and expand internal tools for evaluation of Autopilot vehicle behavior
• Design and implement tools and dashboards to accelerate the evaluation cycle of our model training
• Work with AI researchers to support the evaluation of evolving projects and implement new production features
• Drive projects from inception to completion & present projects to org leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or proof of exceptional skills in related field
• Strong Python coding skills
• Experience with web frameworks such as Django or Flask
• Strong knowledge of relational database systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Splunk or other infrastructure tools
• Experience with TypeScript and React is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration 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:

• 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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

$104,000 – $348,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.