Software Engineer, Robotics Control & Perception

Tesla's Robotics Software Engineering team is responsible for the design and development of robotic controls and fleet management systems for Tesla's manufacturing, material flow and logistic use cases. This includes the management of AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), ASRSs (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems), conveyor systems and the potential usage of Optimus on the factory floor.
We are seeking a Software Engineer to take ownership of new features and improvements for the onboard robot controller and server-side fleet management systems, as well as address sustaining engineering needs. The team has a presence in Palo Alto, CA, and Austin, TX, with frequent travel to Tesla factories worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving algorithms and models associated with perception, navigation, safety, and fleet management of autonomous mobile robots
• Path planning: Vehicle kinematics and Motion Controls; Model predictive control and dynamics-based trajectory optimization
• Perception: State estimation, Mapping & Localization using SLAM; Obstacle detection and avoidance; Precision Docking; Object tracking
• Contribute to and take ownership of the end-to-end design and implementation of features from early prototype to production release
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement, planning them within the engineering design cycle iterations
• Support ongoing projects in production by identifying, debugging, and resolving issues to ensure service uptime

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Proven experience in robotics controls systems, particularly with algorithms related to state estimation, perception, localization, navigation, and path planning for autonomous mobile robots
• Experience developing and debugging real-time, multithreaded software systems using C/C on Linux based platforms (Familiarity with RTPreempt and Linux kernel configuration is a plus)
• Familiarity with sensor technologies such as LIDAR, IMU, cameras, depth sensors, and their integration in robotics applications
• Familiarity with functional safety standards is a plus
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced, iterative development cycles in a dynamic environment, using standard CI tools like Git while following rigorous documentation and testing standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work on complex technical challenges
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated and proactive in learning new concepts and technologies

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)
• 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

$133,440 - $200,160/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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