Software Engineer, Simulation, Optimus

Tesla • Palo Alto, CA

293d

About The Position

Tesla is on a path to build humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks for manufacturing/logistics. As a member of Tesla's Optimus Simulation team, you will be in a unique position to accelerate the pace at which the Optimus Autonomy stack improves over time. We do this by providing simulation environments for evaluation and testing, generating synthetic datasets and creating environments for ML model training, and working on bridging sim to real gaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent experience
• Excellent software development skills in C++ and Python
• Experience developing robust software that shipped to production
• Strong mathematical skills including linear algebra and numerical methods
• Comfortable developing with Linux & Git
• Enthusiasm to take on new challenges and learn new skills

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of a modular, scalable simulation platform
• Work with all members of the Optimus team to understand the simulation requirements and develop features and tools to meet those needs
• Keep up to date with the latest research/technologies in the fields of humanoid robotics and simulation
• Contribute to team member development through leadership

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree