Machine Learning Engineer, Geometric Vision, Self-Driving

Join our Self-Driving team to help shape one of the most advanced and widely-deployed computer vision systems in the world. As a key contributor, you will drive innovation in geometric vision, tackling challenges related to both the vehicle dynamics and environmental perception.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine models for estimating geometric entities using both modern neural network-based and classical vision techniques
• Leverage vast amounts of fleet data for algorithm development and validation
• Design and develop automated data generation pipelines that create various high quality ground truth data for real-world perception problems
• Deploy and scale your work across millions of autonomous vehicles worldwide
• Collaborate closely with a high-caliber team dedicated to realizing full autonomy

Requirements

• Proven ability to rapidly prototype and optimize algorithms
• Proficiency in writing production-quality code in Python
• Proficiency in c++ is highly desirable
• Solid understanding of linear algebra, geometry, probabilistic theory, numerical optimization, and deep learning, with hands-on implementation experience
• Expertise in key areas of computer vision and robotics, such as structure-from-motion, Visual-Inertial SLAM, large-scale mapping and localization, dense 3D modeling, or neural rendering (e.g., NeRF, Gaussian Splatting)
• Practical experience with PyTorch
• Familiarity with deploying neural network models is an advantage

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

$116,000 - $360,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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.