Tesla is seeking a highly skilled Deep Learning Manipulation Engineer to join our innovative AI & Robotics team in Palo Alto, California. This is an exciting opportunity to work on state-of-the-art robotic manipulation algorithms as part of the Tesla Bot project.
Our goal is to scale humanoid robots to automate repetitive and mundane tasks, and your work will directly contribute to deploying these advanced systems in real-world production environments.
As a key member of the Tesla Bot team, you will develop and own the manipulation stack, designing solutions that enable Tesla Bots to perform dexterous tasks in both structured and unstructured environments.
Your contributions will culminate in production-ready software, shipped and utilized by thousands of humanoid robots globally. If you’re passionate about robotics, deep learning, and delivering impactful innovations, this role is tailored for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop: Build Tesla’s robotic manipulation software stack and algorithms.
- Innovate in manipulation: Develop capabilities like regrasping, pick-and-place, and dexterous behaviors to handle varied environments.
- Model and analyze: Simulate and model robotic manipulation processes to enhance planning and control systems.
- Handle uncertainty: Create algorithms that adapt to imperfect measurements and physical interactions.
- Collaborate on architecture: Assist in designing interfaces between subsystems and ensure seamless integration.
- Deliver production-quality software: Write and deploy safety-critical software for real-world use.
- Teamwork: Collaborate with exceptional engineers and researchers to bring humanoid robots to life.
What You’ll Bring
- Expertise in modern C++ and Python for production-level software development.
- Experience with deep imitation learning or reinforcement learning in real-world applications.
- Familiarity with tactile or vision-based sensor learning in robotics.
- Proven track record of training and deploying real-world neural networks.
- Knowledge of 3D computer vision or graphics pipelines.
- Experience with distributed deep learning systems and NLP.
- Background in robotics-related fields like state estimation, SLAM, or 3D reconstruction.
Compensation and Benefits
As a Tesla employee, you will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical: Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction.
- Family-building support: Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- 401(k) with employer match: Plus employee stock purchase plans and financial benefits.
- Insurance: Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid time off: Vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Work-life balance: Back-up childcare, weight loss programs, and parenting support resources.
Salary Range: $140,000 – $360,000/year + cash and stock awards + benefits.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about robotics, deep learning, and shaping the future of humanoid robots, apply now to join Tesla’s groundbreaking team in Palo Alto, California.