Machine Learning Engineer, LLM, Autopilot AI (Dojo)

Key Skills

BERT, C++, ChatGPT, Effective communication skills, Large Language Models - LLMs, Neural Networks, Python Programming

Job Description

What to Expect

As a member of the Dojo machine learning team, you will be responsible for enabling state-of-the-art neural networks to train efficiently on our upcoming in-house custom-silicon supercomputer systems. Join a small team of experienced developers in optimizing and scaling the deployment of our PyTorch-derived neural networks on Tesla's custom massively-parallel Dojo accelerators. Work with many of the same great engineers who delivered Tesla’s custom FSD computer. The ideal candidate has experience with writing software for large distributed systems and solid understanding of end-to-end model training and implementation.

What You’ll Do

• Setup and train large language models (BERT, GPT-3, etc.) and other state-of-the-art neural networks
• Port such models to run efficiently on the Dojo supercomputer
• Collaborate with the Dojo Hardware team to understand the current hardware architecture and propose future improvements
• Experience training large models on large distributed systems

What You’ll Bring

• BS in relevant field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.) or relevant work experience
• Comfortable with C++ and Python
• Self-sufficient and capable of delivering results
• Effective communication skills
• Performance analysis experience
• Able to work from Palo Alto office
• Ready to start soon

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 + 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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