Full-time
What to Expect:
At Tesla, you will have access to unparalleled resources that set us apart from other companies in the AI industry. With the world's largest self-driving dataset, you will have a unique opportunity to develop and optimize a large-scale data engine that powers our autonomous driving systems. Tesla's extensive fleet of vehicles generates massive amounts of real-world data daily, giving you unprecedented access to diverse driving scenarios and edge cases. Additionally, Tesla offers one of the highest GPU resources per engineer in the industry. This combination of rich data and substantial infrastructure enables you to tackle data engineering challenges on a scale unmatched in the industry.
What You’ll Do:
Improve end-to-end driving policy model performance with a focus in data quantity, quality, and diversity
Research and implement optimal data mixture strategies for pre-training and post-training
Develop innovative methods for data acquisition, clustering, and cleaning
Build robust metrics to track model improvements across various driving scenarios
What You’ll Bring:
Experience in building large models and large datasets
Proficiency in Python and a deep understanding of software engineering best practices
Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Strong work ethics and willingness to take on multiple roles
Compensation and 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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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