AI Systems Engineer, Tooling & Infrastructure, Optimus

Software EngineerAs a Software Engineer for the Optimus team, you will build the tools and infrastructure to make and measure improvements to neural network architecture by building and automating scalable data and inference pipelines, ensuring data quality by building visualizing tools. We are building a Machine Learning Platform that automates the collection, processing, and evaluation of data, reducing manual overhead and accelerating the entire ML lifecycle. We are seeking an experienced engineer to build this automation platform that translates research breakthroughs into robotic intelligence at scale. The systems you create will drive continuous data integration, automated evaluation, and rapid deployment—impacting how thousands of Humanoid Robots perceive and act in the real world every day.ResponsibilitiesAutomate data, inference, and auto-labeling pipelinesBuild the tooling and infrastructure for reporting and visualizing model metrics and performanceManage, analyze, and validate our training and test datasetsCoordinate with the team managing the hardware cluster to maintain high availability / jobs throughput for Machine LearningDrive implementation of best practices and monitoring systems to proactively detect and address issues in our production environmentBuild and improve our Python training infrastructure for stable and faster training and validate our PyTorch modelsRequirementsStrong programming experience in Python and vectorization APIs such as numpyExperience with distributed compute systems (k8s, Slurm, LSF, etc.) or experience with large datasets / data workflowsExperience working in a team environmentIt would be a plus if you have experience in training deep learning models and designing and deploying automation systems for machine learning workflowsCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $176,000 - $420,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.