Deep Learning Vision Engineer, Optimus

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What To Expect
Tesla is on a path to build humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks. The goal of our Machine Learning team is to build and demonstrate a general robot learning system that can leverage AI to perform complex physical tasks, ranging from full body locomotion, and precise manipulation This specific role will do hands-on data analysis for Optimus’s Machine Learning team, as well as build data pipelines, tools and applications to automate those analysis. This is a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art algorithms for object manipulation culminating in their deployment to real world production applications.
What You'll Do

Write fleet queries and Python scripts to source new datasets

Analyze distributions of various components of robot data to spot anomalies.

Write scripts to sanitize data, based on heuristics or learned models.

Develop innovative methods for data acquisition, clustering, and cleaning

Build robust metrics to track model improvements across different dataset mixtures

Write alerts to flag anomalies during data collection

What You'll Bring

Experience in building large models and large datasets

Experience with Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL (PostgreSQL), MATLAB, R

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

Benefits
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 - $420,000/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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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