Sr. Software Engineer, Deployment, Autopilot AI

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, AI Robotic systems, C Programming, C++, C++11 Programming, C++17 Programming, Computer Vision (CV), CUDA kernels, Machine learning techniques, OpenCL, Python Programming

Job Description

What to Expect

As a Software Engineer within our Autonomy teams, you will contribute to one of the most advanced and widely deployed AI Platforms in the world for Autopilot and our Humanoid Robot.

In this role you will work across multiple functions to ensure seamless integration of Autonomy features with vehicle systems, enable functionality on exciting new vehicle and robotics platforms, and implement innovative features that leverage the power of Tesla AI. The nature of the role is multi-disciplinary - you will be working at the intersection of machine learning and systems. You will build the frameworks and infrastructure that enable the seamless deployment, integration, and inference of all neural networks that run on Autopilot and the Humanoid Robot. You will develop system tools to benchmark, characterize, and optimize the latency and throughput of AI workloads on the FSD chip.

What You’ll Do

• Write, debug and maintain robust software for Autopilot and Humanoid robot AI deployment stack; Work with compiler stack to enable efficient execution of the AI Models
• Optimize Tesla's in-house AI ASIC resources usage via development of Neural Network models, the Neural Network execution, consult with both AI scientists and hardware architects and introduce new features in the Neural Network deployment stack
• Advocate for best coding practices amongst the group, build tools helping engineers to write better code (for instance, performance/memory tracking)

What You’ll Bring

• Experience programming C/C++ including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20), and Python
• Experience or familiarity with Computer Vision, Machine Learning & related software concepts
• Familiarity with MLIR/LLVM/TPU/Compiler environment(s) highly preferred
• Experience with performant software design, compiler design and/or hardcore lower-level C code a plus
• Experience with at least one of the following preferred: Cuda/OpenCL, SIMD, and multithreading 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.