Tesla

What to Expect

Tesla is on a path to build humanoid bi-pedal robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks. Core to the Tesla Bot, the navigation stack presents a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art algorithms for motion planning and perception culminating in their deployment to real world production applications. Our software engineers develop and own this stack from inception to deployment. Most importantly, you will see your work repeatedly shipped to and utilized by thousands of Humanoid Robots within our factories. 

What You’ll Do

• Develop motion planning software and algorithms for humanoid bi-pedal robots 
• Reason about measurement as well as environmental uncertainty and develop algorithms that adapt well to imperfect information 
• Tackle problems across multiple domains including but not limited to high level decision-making, multi-agent interactions and trajectory generation 
• 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 making Humanoid Robotics a reality 

What You’ll Bring

• Develop motion planning software and algorithms for humanoid bi-pedal robots 
• Reason about measurement as well as environmental uncertainty and develop algorithms that adapt well to imperfect information 
• Tackle problems across multiple domains including but not limited to high level decision-making, multi-agent interactions and trajectory generation 
• 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 making Humanoid Robotics a reality 

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

$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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