Technical Artist, UI Design

The Tesla Design team is responsible for the user interface of all vehicles and the core product experience in the mobile app. As a Technical Artist on the UI Design team, you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge rendering technology and automotive design, collaborating with engineers and designers to optimize materials, shaders, and real-time performance. If you're passionate about creating photorealistic visuals, developing next-gen interactive experiences, and redefining how people engage with vehicles, this opportunity would be a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Vehicle Software and Autopilot Engineering teams to continuously improve and automate asset and environment creation workflows
• Develop tools for various 3D visualization and editing needs
• Keep up with latest developments 3D environment creation technologies to continuously push towards improving our agility in responding to internal customer requirements

Requirements

• Portfolio and/or code examples demonstrating high quality visuals on real-time environments/engines
• Excellent knowledge of gaming engines such as Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, familiarity/willingness to learn and work on C
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and quickly adapt to team needs
• Extensive knowledge of real-time render pipelines and performance optimization techniques
• Experience with Git, GitHub Automation, Linux and Docker

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

$117,800 - $239,400/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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