Data Collector Operator
Tesla, USA
Job Category: Autopilot & Robotics
Location: Palo Alto, California
Req. ID: 198124
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program.
What to Expect
Tesla is looking for highly motivated and adaptive individuals to support Tesla’s data collection team. The primary objectives of this role are to collect data, assist with engineering requests, and report equipment feedback. The successful candidate for this position must be able to make data driven decisions and be comfortable working in a dynamic & fast paced work environment. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for the field of robotics and a strong desire to contribute to the development of Tesla Bot.
What You’ll Do
- Walk a pre-determined test route daily for data collection
- Wear a motion capture suit and perform designated movements and actions based on project requirements
- Start/stop recording devices and perform minor equipment and software debugging
- Provide feedback on the performance of the equipment
- Analyze and report on data collected during shift
- Upload data collected and write daily reports detailing observations and issues
- Ensure assigned equipment is in proper and safe working condition and safely transported to various collection sites
- Communicate with leadership when issues arise that need addressing in a timely manner
What You’ll Bring
- Must be able to walk 7+ hours a day while carrying up to 30 lbs
- Height between 5’7″ and 5’11″ as role requires the use of motion capture suits
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs
- Excellent body coordination, physical fitness, and kinesthetic awareness
- Ability to work a flexible schedule: day/night shift and 1 weekend day + overtime when needed
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time and daily regional driving
- Ability to take direction and adapt performance based on feedback
- Comfortable working independently with limited oversight
- Experience troubleshooting hardware and/or software, mechanical experience a plus
- Experience using VR equipment a plus
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a team
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and writing reports/documentation
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
$14.00 – $40.00/hour + 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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact accommodationrequest@tesla.com for additional information or to request accommodations.
Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice
Deep Learning Manipulation Engineer, Tesla Bot
Tesla, USA
Job Category: Autopilot & Robotics
Location: Palo Alto, California
Req. ID: 165679
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program.
At least one of:
- Design and develop our learned robotic manipulation software stack and algorithms.
- Develop robotic manipulation capabilities including but not limited to (re)grasping, pick-and-place, and more dexterous behaviors to enable useful work in both structured and unstructured environments.
- Model robotic manipulation processes to enable analysis, simulation, planning, and controls
- Reason about uncertainty due to measurements and physical interaction with the environment, and develop algorithms that adapt well to imperfect information.
- Assist with overall software architecture design, including designing interfaces between subsystems
- Ship production quality, safety-critical software.
- Collaborate with a team of exceptional individuals laser focused on bringing useful bi-ped humanoid robots into the real world.
- Production quality modern C++ or Python.
- Experience in deep imitation learning or reinforcement learning in realistic applications.
- Exposure to robotics learning through tactile and/or vision-based sensors.
- Experience writing both production-level Python (including Numpy and Pytorch) and modern C++.
- Proven track record of training and deploying real world neural networks.
- Familiarity with 3D computer vision and/or graphics pipelines.
- Experience with Natural Language Processing.
- Experience with distributed deep learning systems.
- Prior work in Robotics, State estimation, Visual Odometry, SLAM, Structure from Motion, 3D Reconstruction.
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
Mechanical Design Engineer - Dojo
Tesla, USA
Job Category: Engineering & Information Technology
Location: Palo Alto, California
Req. ID: 118439
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program.
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a mechanical design engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to work on the Dojo Supercomputer. The engineer will lead the mechanical design of electronic systems for Dojo compute and system design.
What You’ll Do
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop vehicle specific implementations.
- Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and master model assemblies.
- Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production.
- Create 2D drawings appropriate for high-volume production and inspection methods.
- Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up.
- Run validation tests and perform data analysis.
- Provide production support to help identify and resolve issues.
- Visit suppliers to improve production quality and ramp production rate but helping improve automation at vendors
What You’ll Bring
- Knowledge of design of plastic injection molded, sheet metal stamping and cast parts.
- Proficient in CAD, CATIA V6 preferred.
- Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T.
- Ability to perform first-principles analysis to ensure a successful design (stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost, and mass optimization, etc.)
- Experience with FEA, ANSYS preferred.
- Passionate about electro-mechanical product design, inventing solutions, and finding better and simpler ways to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
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
$80,000 – $300,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact accommodationrequest@tesla.com for additional information or to request accommodations.
Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer - Dojo
Tesla, USA
Job Category: Engineering & Information Technology
Location: Palo Alto, California
Req. ID: 132397
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program.
What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a mechanical design engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to work on the Dojo Supercomputer. The engineer will lead the mechanical design of electronic systems for Dojo compute and system design.
What You’ll Do
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and develop vehicle specific implementations.
- Develop designs in CAD for both detailed parts and master model assemblies.
- Perform tolerance analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and other simulations and analyses before releasing designs for production.
- Create 2D drawings appropriate for high-volume production and inspection methods.
- Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews with suppliers and support tooling bring up.
- Run validation tests and perform data analysis.
- Provide production support to help identify and resolve issues.
- Visit suppliers to improve production quality and ramp production rate but helping improve automation at vendors
What You’ll Bring
- Knowledge of design of plastic injection molded, sheet metal stamping and cast parts.
- Proficient in CAD, CATIA V6 preferred.
- Experience in drafting 2D drawings with GD&T.
- Ability to perform first-principles analysis to ensure a successful design (stress-strain, thermal, tolerance, cost, and mass optimization, etc.)
- Experience with FEA, ANSYS preferred.
- Passionate about electro-mechanical product design, inventing solutions, and finding better and simpler ways to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
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
$80,000 – $300,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact accommodationrequest@tesla.com for additional information or to request accommodations.
Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice
Sales Engineer, Energy Products
Tesla, USA
Job Category: Energy – Solar & Storage
Location: Palo Alto, California
Req. ID: 176221
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program.
Be a key technical member of the commercial team that focuses on evaluating and defining new Tesla Energy storage product sales opportunities and working to deploy products against them. Sales Engineer has a broad area of activity and will follow the battery energy storage systems system through project initiation, Request for Proposals, sizing, optimization, and contracting.
- Work with prospective customers to identify best commercial and technical fit for Tesla’s battery systems by creating and defining the business case.
- Develop a deep understanding for Tesla energy storage technology platforms and provide sales teams with technical & financial modelling support and product configuration guidance to drive successful equipment-only and turn-key sales.
- Lead discussions with customer and Tesla’s internal teams to outline preliminary design pertaining to the opportunity/ project. This requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering, construction, and permitting/code compliance concepts.
- Work with the customer and Tesla’s sales team to negotiate technical contracts (scope, schedule, and performance guarantees for both sales as well as services agreements).
- Interface with internal customers (sales team, product managers, project engineering, project managers, application engineers etc.) and external customers (utilities, IPPs, AHJs, contractors, end customers etc.) to ensure consistent communication amongst all stakeholders.
- Understand regional energy markets, utilities, and customer needs; Define, and disseminate functional requirements with internal business and engineering colleagues to aid in market entry planning, product roadmap and new feature development.
- Participate in on-going proceedings related to tariffs and market mechanisms to inform / update modelling processes.
- Assist in the development of sales tools and support materials to streamline and scale sales.
- Mentor Associate Sales Engineer(s) within the team.
This is multi-faceted role where strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals – mechanical, electrical, and thermal – is expected. Besides a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team-oriented personality, members of our team display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology landscape.
- 2+ years’ work experience in the energy industry
- BS or MS, Engineering in areas of Electrical Engineering (preferred), Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management with Energy specialization, Management Science and Engineering with Energy specialization, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
- Demonstrated experience related to working on energy solutions for either utility/IPPs/C&I customers
- Ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel
- Excellent written and oral communication, with the ability to adapt style and vocabulary to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
- Superior knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Work, & PowerPoint)
- Ability to keep track of quickly changing market conditions regarding storage funding, product development, and competitive landscape.
- Familiarity with financial analyses
- Professional fluency in English and the language(s) of the assigned region, additional languages a plus
- Knowledge of battery systems, power conversion, and grid systems
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
$72,000 – $230,400/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact accommodationrequest@tesla.com for additional information or to request accommodations.
Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice
Senior Sales Engineer, Energy Products
Tesla, USA
Job Category: Energy – Solar & Storage
Location: Palo Alto, California
Req. ID: 139375
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program.
The Tesla Energy team is committed, and fast-moving. We are a group of engineers that sit at the center of business development, Tesla technology, and the deployment of stationary storage projects on the grid. As a member of our team, you will help to shape the success of our projects in various applications worldwide. You must have a genuine passion for engineering products that will fundamentally change the world’s energy infrastructure and must want to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Be a key technical member of the commercial team that focuses on evaluating and defining new Tesla Energy storage product sales opportunities and working to deploy products against them. Sales Engineer has a broad area of activity and will follow the battery energy storage systems system through project initiation, Request for Proposals, sizing, optimization, and contracting.
- Work with prospective customers to identify best commercial and technical fit for Tesla’s battery systems by creating and defining the business case.
- Develop a deep understanding for Tesla energy storage technology platforms and provide sales teams with technical & financial modelling support and product configuration guidance to drive successful equipment-only and turn-key sales.
- Lead discussions with customer and Tesla’s internal teams to outline preliminary design pertaining to the opportunity/project. This requires a comprehensive understanding of engineering, construction, and permitting/code compliance concepts.
- Work with the customer and Tesla’s sales team to negotiate technical contracts (scope, schedule, and performance guarantees for both sales as well as services agreements).
- Interface with internal customers (sales team, product managers, project engineering, project managers, application engineers etc.) and external customers (utilities, IPPs, AHJs, contractors, end customers etc.) to ensure consistent communication amongst all stakeholders.
- Understand regional energy markets, utilities, and customer needs; Define, and disseminate functional requirements with internal business and engineering colleagues to aid in market entry planning, product roadmap and new feature development.
- Participate in on-going proceedings related to tariffs and market mechanisms to inform / update modelling processes.
- Assist in the development of sales tools and support materials to streamline and scale sales.
- Mentor Associate Sales or Sales Engineer(s) within the team.
This is multi-faceted role where strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals – mechanical, electrical, and thermal – is expected. Besides a rock-solid work ethic and a strong team-oriented personality, members of our team display creativity, passion, and a desire to break new ground in a constantly shifting technology landscape.
- 5-10 years’ work experience in the energy industry
- BS or MS, Engineering in areas of Electrical Engineering (preferred), Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management with Energy specialization, Management Science and Engineering with Energy specialization, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
- Demonstrated experience related to working on energy solutions for utilities, IPPs and C&I customers
- Ability to review, negotiate and define contracts (sales as well as services) and technical scopes of work
- Ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel
- Excellent written and oral communication, with the ability to adapt style and vocabulary to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
- Superior knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Work, & PowerPoint)
- Ability to keep track of quickly changing market conditions regarding storage funding, product development, and competitive landscape.
- Familiarity with financial analyses
- Professional fluency in English and the language(s) of the assigned region, additional languages a plus
- Knowledge of battery systems, power conversion, and grid systems
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
Telemetry Software Engineer, Autonomy
Tesla, USA
Job Category: Autopilot & Robotics
Location: Palo Alto, California
Req. ID: 190948
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program.
- Build new frameworks and applications for collecting data on our embedded Linux platform.
- Improve monitoring and metrics throughout our entire software stack.
- Increase scalability of our data collection as Autopilot’s data needs continue to grow.
- Bring up telemetry for new types of sensors and vehicle platforms.
- Work closely with all consumers of our data, including computer vision/AI, neural network training infrastructure, and data labeling teams.
- Contribute to other parts of the Autopilot software stack, including driving and control algorithms.
- Experience programming C/C++ software, including modern C/C++ (C++11/14/17/20) and multithreading
- Strong Linux fundamentals (embedded environments, preferred)
- Experience with efficient networking and disk I/O
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Contributions to open source projects is a plus
- Experience with RTOS or bare-metal embedded development is a plus
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
Camera Imaging Software Engineer, Autonomy
Tesla, USA
Job Category: Autopilot & Robotics
Location: Palo Alto, California
Req. ID: 89983
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program.
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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact accommodationrequest@tesla.com for additional information or to request accommodations.
Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice
Embedded Software Engineer – Tesla Bot
Tesla, USA
Job Category: Autopilot & Robotics
Location: Palo Alto, California
Req. ID: 196957
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program.
What to Expect
Tesla is on a path to building humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks for manufacturing and logistics. Our robot is an electro-mechanically actuated autonomous bi-pedal robot.
We are looking for firmware engineers to develop and validate embedded firmware for joint and hand controllers, enabling our Tesla Bot to perform locomotion and manipulation. In this role, you will work closely with the electronics, actuator design, controls, and integration teams to architect, implement and test high performance, safety critical firmware over the full product life cycle.
Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to disrupt the field of automation and change the way the world interacts with robots. You will develop embedded systems using innovative software development tools and practices. You will use your creativity to solve some of the most challenging problems in the embedded software space.
What You’ll Do
- Development of real-time embedded software that implements control and safety management of the Tesla Bot actuators.
- Develop automated tests to ensure high quality software releases and accurate functionality.
- Be involved in the full life cycle of firmware development from concept through integration, test, and release as our fleet of robot grows.
- Work closely with the hardware and control teams to specify hardware actuation and sensing requirements.
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software development
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability
- Proficiency in C, familiarity with MISRA C and Python are a plus
- Experience with reading electrical schematics and understanding circuit behavior
- Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM , SPI and I2C
- Experience working with sensors and digital signal processing
- Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Familiarity with control loops and PID controllers
- Familiarity with field-oriented motor control and permanent magnet motors a plus
- Knowledge of version control (Git) and continuous integration (Jenkins) a plus
- Familiarity with Hazard and Risk Assessment (HARA) and/or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) 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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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Disaster Relief Manager
Tesla, USA
Job Category: Energy – Solar & Storage
Location: Palo Alto, California
Req. ID: 198892
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
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What to Expect
Tesla is seeking a passionate and mission focussed Disaster Relief Manager to join our Energy team.
As Disaster Relief Manager, you will be responsible for leading the global strategy of how Tesla supports disaster relief efforts for communities in need that have been affected by natural disasters.
This mission focussed role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand short to medium term energy reliability issues and by pairing their skills and experiences work collaboratively to develop solutions that can be deployed quickly.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with exceptional communication skills, experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders across corporate and government, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
To succeed in this role, you must be passionate about using sustainable energy to support relief efforts in disaster impacted areas.
What You’ll Do
- Act as a brand ambassador, representing Tesla while working with local communities, government, not-for profit and corporate organisations collaborating to support impacted communities.
- Manage the interactions with Government (State & Local) agencies & departments, Emergency Agencies, Community Groups, Recovery Centres and Hubs
- Develop and implement a Global Disaster Relief Strategy
- Work collaboratively with Tesla Service and Deployment on the product and system requirements to support disaster relief including solar generation, Powerwall energy storage, software, and internet.
- Monitor and evaluate the natural disasters occurring around the world and make recommendations to leadership on when, how and why Tesla should participate.
- Support global energy business with a process to highlight situations that Tesla can support with and communicate internally why it is or is not suitable for us to be involved.
- Work collaboratively with community groups, local Tesla Certified Installers, government agencies and businesses to ensure the most appropriate solution is provided with a focus on restoring power to end customers.
- Prioritise support with Tesla assets as well as oversee the recovery of Tesla assets once the situation has improved and support is no longer needed.
- Develop and maintain your expertise in all Tesla products.
- Ensure compliance with global brand strategy and corporate identity for Tesla Energy by maintaining consistency in all communication materials.
- Provide relevant local intelligence and information via briefing sessions
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum 3+ years in project management, disaster relief, government relations or similar
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to clearly communicate complex topics with leadership, the broader team and external partners
- Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- An understanding of community led recovery
- Intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, resourcefulness, integrity and an eagerness to take responsibility for the continuous improvement of processes and results
- Passion for solar and sustainable energy
- Team player and builder – leads by example
- Proficient in MS Office
- Ability to travel (~25%), globally
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
$68,000 – $252,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact accommodationrequest@tesla.com for additional information or to request accommodations.
Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice
