Robotics Engineer, State Estimation, Optimus

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What To Expect
Tesla is building robust embodied intelligence through humanoid robots. Core to reaching this goal are real-time algorithms that enable operation of our humanoid robot in dynamic, unstructured environments. You will design and implement estimation pipelines that fuse sensor data to provide accurate state feedback for locomotion, manipulation, and high-level autonomy. Most importantly, you will see your work repeatedly shipped to and utilized by thousands of Humanoid Robots in real world applications.
What You'll Do

Design, implement, and optimize state estimation algorithms (e.g., EKF, UKF, particle filters) for humanoid robots

Fuse data from multiple sensors (IMU, joint encoders, cameras, force/torque sensors) for accurate pose and velocity estimation

Collaborate with sensor teams to drive hardware design decisions and support calibration processes

Analyze and improve estimation robustness in the presence of sensor noise, latency, and failures

Develop simulation and real-world experiments to validate estimation performance.

Contribute to software architecture design, including interfaces between subsystems.

Ship production-quality, safety-critical software

What You'll Bring

Experience writing production-quality, modern C++

Strong background in state estimation, sensor fusion, and modeling

Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, including geometry, linear algebra, kinematics, dynamics, mechanics, and real-time systems

Experience with humanoids or legged robots preferred

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
$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.
, Tesla

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior 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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