Tesla Motors, Inc.
Software Engineer, Controls, Optimus
Tesla Motors, Inc., Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
What to Expect
Tesla AI is solving robust embodied intelligence through humanoid robots. As a member of the software team, you will design and implement reliable & efficient control code for bipedal locomotion, object manipulation and state estimation. You will work on improving the robot's behavior in the real world, and reflecting those capabilities in a simulation engine for fastiteration. The code you will write will at term run in thousands of humanoid robots in real world situations and will therefore be held to high quality standards.
What You'll Do
Develop and tune controllers for actuators using sensor feedback (joint encoders, force/torque sensors)
Integrate joint control with higher-level control frameworks
Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure robust and safe joint actuation
Validate control performance in simulation and on real robots; support hardware bring-up and calibration
Analyze and improve control robustness in the presence of noise, delays, and hardware variability
Deliver high-quality code in an embedded environment
What You'll Bring
Experience writing production-quality C or C++
Practical experience with closed-loop controls system development, modeling, and implementation in an embedded environment
Familiarity with control of non-linear systems
Solid background in linear systems analysis, stability, and controller design
Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, including geometry, linear algebra, kinematics, dynamics, and mechanics
Experience with state estimation through IMU, encoders, force sensors etc.
Experience working on bipedal robots or other multi-DOF robotic hardware
Experience with humanoids or legged robots preferred
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
$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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What You'll Do
Develop and tune controllers for actuators using sensor feedback (joint encoders, force/torque sensors)
Integrate joint control with higher-level control frameworks
Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to ensure robust and safe joint actuation
Validate control performance in simulation and on real robots; support hardware bring-up and calibration
Analyze and improve control robustness in the presence of noise, delays, and hardware variability
Deliver high-quality code in an embedded environment
What You'll Bring
Experience writing production-quality C or C++
Practical experience with closed-loop controls system development, modeling, and implementation in an embedded environment
Familiarity with control of non-linear systems
Solid background in linear systems analysis, stability, and controller design
Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, including geometry, linear algebra, kinematics, dynamics, and mechanics
Experience with state estimation through IMU, encoders, force sensors etc.
Experience working on bipedal robots or other multi-DOF robotic hardware
Experience with humanoids or legged robots preferred
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
$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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