Tesla Motors, Inc.
AI Engineer, Simulation Infrastructure, Optimus
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
Tesla AI's Simulation team is at the forefront of advancing humanoid robotics by building a high‑fidelity virtual world where Optimus can safely learn, adapt, and improve. Our mission is to recreate the complexities of the real world in simulation, enabling scalable testing, rapid iteration, and accelerated development of the Optimus autonomy stack. We design and deploy cutting‑edge simulation systems that blend accurate physics modeling, photorealistic rendering, and intelligent virtual agents, creating environments that challenge Optimus in the same way the physical world would. These simulations allow us to rigorously evaluate behavior, uncover edge cases, and drive continuous improvements in autonomy and decision‑making.
What You'll Do
Research, implement, and integrate the latest advancements in neural rendering, generative world models, and physics‑based simulation
Collaborate with Simulation and AI Engineers to design, build, and refine neural‑based simulation systems
Develop and maintain data pipelines, tools, and infrastructure to support large‑scale model training, validation, and deployment
Drive innovation in sim‑to‑real strategies to ensure Optimus performs reliably across both virtual and real‑world environments
Partner cross‑functionally with hardware, perception, and autonomy teams to align simulation capabilities with real‑world use cases
What You'll Bring
Hands‑on experience training and deploying diffusion models, autoregressive models, or other advanced machine learning architectures
Strong background in world models, with expertise in sim‑to‑real transfer, or deep knowledge of physics engines and physical system modeling
Proficiency in Python and PyTorch, with a proven ability to write clean, scalable, and efficient code
Solid foundation in mathematics, including linear algebra, numerical methods, probability, and optimization techniques
Proficiency with Linux‑based development environments and version control systems such as Git
Ability to research, implement, and adapt cutting‑edge techniques from academic and industry sources into practical, production‑ready solutions
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 - $390,000/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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What You'll Do
Research, implement, and integrate the latest advancements in neural rendering, generative world models, and physics‑based simulation
Collaborate with Simulation and AI Engineers to design, build, and refine neural‑based simulation systems
Develop and maintain data pipelines, tools, and infrastructure to support large‑scale model training, validation, and deployment
Drive innovation in sim‑to‑real strategies to ensure Optimus performs reliably across both virtual and real‑world environments
Partner cross‑functionally with hardware, perception, and autonomy teams to align simulation capabilities with real‑world use cases
What You'll Bring
Hands‑on experience training and deploying diffusion models, autoregressive models, or other advanced machine learning architectures
Strong background in world models, with expertise in sim‑to‑real transfer, or deep knowledge of physics engines and physical system modeling
Proficiency in Python and PyTorch, with a proven ability to write clean, scalable, and efficient code
Solid foundation in mathematics, including linear algebra, numerical methods, probability, and optimization techniques
Proficiency with Linux‑based development environments and version control systems such as Git
Ability to research, implement, and adapt cutting‑edge techniques from academic and industry sources into practical, production‑ready solutions
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 - $390,000/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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