Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, Navigation, Optimus Full-time

Tesla is on a path to build humanoid bi-pedal robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks for manufacturing/logistics. Core to the Optimus, the deep learning stack presents a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art neural network algorithms for deep learning culminating in their deployment to real world production applications. Our deep learning research scientists and engineers develop and own this stack from inception to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Train machine learning and deep learning models on a computing cluster for visual recognition & perception tasks, such as segmentation and detection and world representation applications
• Develop state-of-the-art algorithms in one or all of the following areas: deep learning (convolutional neural networks), object detection/classification, tracking, multi-task learning, large-scale distributed training, multi-sensor fusion, dense depth estimation, LLMs, etc.
• Optimize deep neural networks and the associated preprocessing/postprocessing code to run efficiently on an embedded device

Requirements

• Experience writing both production-level Python (including Numpy and Pytorch) and modern C++
• Experience in deep imitation learning or reinforcement learning in realistic applications
• Exposure to robotics learning through tactile and/or vision-based sensors
• Proven track record of training and deploying real world neural networks
• Familiarity with 3D computer vision and/or graphics pipelines
• Experience with distributed deep learning systems

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.