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What to Expect

As a Software Engineer within the Tesla Bot team, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical skills to a variety of system components & foundational code, focusing on object manipulation with humanoid robots. You will contribute at all levels of the software stack, from high-level architecture to low-level optimization, and from perception to motion generation. You will maximize code stability and safety, implementing tests and benchmarking tools to monitor performance on a fleet of robots. Most importantly, you will see your work repeatedly shipped to and utilized by thousands of Humanoid Robots in real world applications. 

What You’ll Do

  • Write, debug, and maintain robust C++ software for the humanoid robot. Depending on needs, you may contribute to diverse projects ranging from neural network integration, architectural refactors, and motion planning optimization 
  • Develop and test robotic manipulation capabilities including (re)grasping, pick-and-place, and dexterous behaviors 
  • Advocate for coding practices that maximize maintainability and stability, building tools to measure performance and detect regressions, including simulations of robot behaviors 
  • Identify development bottlenecks and implement solutions to accelerate the team 
  • Optimize hardware resource usage, leveraging custom hardware components 
  • Ship production-quality, safety-critical software to the entirety of the Tesla Bot fleet 

What You’ll Bring

  • Production-quality, modern C++ experience (C++14/17/20) 
  • Experience with software architectures for robotics and/or machine learning, preferably involving real-world robotics applications 
  • Experience developing software within a large shared codebase, following best practices for coding style 
  • Ability to rapidly prototype and rigorously test code changes, including safety-critical code 
  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills 
  • Background in Computer Science/Engineering, Robotics, Physics, similar field(s) of study, or equivalent practical knowledge 
  • Preferably also fluent in Python with experience writing bindings to C++ code 

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

$116,000 - $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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