Camera Imaging Software Engineer, Autopilot AI

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, C Programming, C++, C++17 Programming, Computer Vision (CV), CUDA kernels, Image processing, Linux Operating system, Machine learning techniques, OpenCL, Python Programming

Job Description

What to Expect

As an Autonomy Camera Software Engineer, your technical skills will be applied to a variety of components within the imaging pipeline and software stack to optimize system performance and fundamentally improve image quality for computer vision. By partnering closely with hardware, computer vision, and system software engineers, you will be part of a cross functional, ongoing initiative of delivering the best possible view of the world for consumption by neural networks and driver-facing displays. Your code will connect with cameras, image signal processors, neural networks, codecs, telemetry, and other components executing on the FSD computer. Additionally, the camera software team builds tools for benchmarking, characterizing, and optimizing camera 3A and ISP configurations, and is responsible for testing and evaluation of software frameworks to ensure the system and functional stability of our stack. 

What You’ll Do

• Write, debug and maintain robust C/C++ software for the Autopilot and our Humanoid robot software stack; you will work on code related to our high-framerate Camera & Vision stack, write GPU kernels, implement and profile system frameworks, or improve/extend codecs for video collection 
• Architect, tune, and evaluate camera control and image processing algorithms for the next-generation FSD system 
• Iterate on new features through simulation, testing, and targeted fleet data analysis 
• Develop and maintain image quality analysis tools 
• Define requirements and coordinate with relevant vehicle subsystems, manufacturing, service, and other teams to optimize optical performance and reliability 
• Generalize software frameworks when necessary while keeping in mind that too much abstraction can sometimes become a bottleneck

What You’ll Bring

• Practical experience programming in C/C++ software, including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20), multithreading, and Python. Cuda/OpenCL experience a plus. 
• Knowledge of digital camera systems and related concepts, including color filters, exposure control, timing, drivers, and in-sensor HDR techniques. Experience with imager bring-up. 
• Experience or familiarity with ISP pipelines, drivers, and associated tunings 
• Experience or familiarity with Computer Vision, Machine Learning & related software concepts
• Experience with performant embedded software design, object-oriented C++ 
• Proficient developing software on a Linux host, for embedded Linux targets a plus 

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 - $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.