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What to Expect

The Optimus AI Evaluation team has the critical role of defining evaluation tools that predict the model performance before the deployment on robot. Working within the AI team, you will design metrics that utilize our robot teleoperated or autonomous data and run on large inference clusters to help drive key decisions about end-to-end model architecture, data integrity, and exported model performance. Your work will directly impact Optimus capabilities’. A strong candidate will have a computer science, ML or robotics engineering background, strong attention to detail, self-driven attitude, and passion to make an impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design metrics to evaluate model predictions and robot behaviors across every scenario we expect to deploy Optimus on
• Create various visualizations to help analyze real-time data values for model prediction and perception
• Work with AI researchers to evaluate & compare end-to-end behavior, vision and auto-labeling models
• Drive projects from inception to completion and present projects to org leadership

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Physics or Robotics Engineering, or proof of exceptional skills in related field
• Strong Python coding abilities
• Exposure to utilizing NumPy and Pandas for data manipulation
• Basic knowledge in machine learning
• (Optional) Experience in applying deep learning to real use cases, computer vision systems, path-planning, real-time embedded systems, sensor calibration, C++

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.

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