Tesla Motors, Inc.
Software Engineer, ML Inference Compiler & Deployment, Pre-Silicon
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
As a Software Engineer within our Autonomy teams, you will contribute to one of the most advanced and widely deployed AI Platforms in the world for Autopilot and our Humanoid Robot, Optimus.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a compiler toolchain to support pre-silicon development, enabling efficient compilation and optimization of neural networks for Tesla's next generation of custom hardware accelerators. You will collaborate closely with AI Engineers, Hardware Engineers, and cross-functional teams to build out the full inference stack, ensuring maximum performance extraction from our hardware through simulation and emulation in pre-silicon environments.
The inference stack development is purpose-driven: deployment and analysis of production models inform the team's direction, and the team's work immediately impacts performance and the ability to deploy more and more complex models. With a cutting-edge co-designed MLIR compiler and runtime architecture, and full control of the hardware, the compiler has access to traditionally unavailable features that can be leveraged via novel compilation approaches to generate higher performance models, even in pre-silicon stages.
What You’ll Do
Write, debug, and maintain robust software for the Autopilot and Humanoid robot AI inference stack, with a focus on toolchain infrastructure for pre-silicon support
Work with AI and HW teams to enable efficient compilation, simulation/emulation of AI models on next generation hardware architectures
Bring up compiler backends for future versions of Tesla hardware accelerators, including pre-silicon validation through emulation and simulation tools
Focus on advanced compiler algorithms (heterogeneous scheduling, accelerator instruction scheduling, memory placement, etc.) tailored for custom ASICs
Keep up-to-date and collaborate with the ML/compiler community to ensure the stack remains compatible with the latest developments
What You’ll Bring
Strong familiarity with CPU/GPU/ASICs
Experience with pre-silicon workflows, including hardware emulation and simulation
Proficient C/C++ programming C/C++ including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20)
Basic Python proficiency
Prior experience working with compilers, with a focus on middle and backend. Experience with ML compilers and frameworks is a plus (e.g. MLIR, XLA, TensorRT, LLVM, JAX, TVM)
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
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)
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 $132,000 - $330,000/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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In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a compiler toolchain to support pre-silicon development, enabling efficient compilation and optimization of neural networks for Tesla's next generation of custom hardware accelerators. You will collaborate closely with AI Engineers, Hardware Engineers, and cross-functional teams to build out the full inference stack, ensuring maximum performance extraction from our hardware through simulation and emulation in pre-silicon environments.
The inference stack development is purpose-driven: deployment and analysis of production models inform the team's direction, and the team's work immediately impacts performance and the ability to deploy more and more complex models. With a cutting-edge co-designed MLIR compiler and runtime architecture, and full control of the hardware, the compiler has access to traditionally unavailable features that can be leveraged via novel compilation approaches to generate higher performance models, even in pre-silicon stages.
What You’ll Do
Write, debug, and maintain robust software for the Autopilot and Humanoid robot AI inference stack, with a focus on toolchain infrastructure for pre-silicon support
Work with AI and HW teams to enable efficient compilation, simulation/emulation of AI models on next generation hardware architectures
Bring up compiler backends for future versions of Tesla hardware accelerators, including pre-silicon validation through emulation and simulation tools
Focus on advanced compiler algorithms (heterogeneous scheduling, accelerator instruction scheduling, memory placement, etc.) tailored for custom ASICs
Keep up-to-date and collaborate with the ML/compiler community to ensure the stack remains compatible with the latest developments
What You’ll Bring
Strong familiarity with CPU/GPU/ASICs
Experience with pre-silicon workflows, including hardware emulation and simulation
Proficient C/C++ programming C/C++ including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20)
Basic Python proficiency
Prior experience working with compilers, with a focus on middle and backend. Experience with ML compilers and frameworks is a plus (e.g. MLIR, XLA, TensorRT, LLVM, JAX, TVM)
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
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)
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 $132,000 - $330,000/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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