Computer Vision Software Engineer, Geometric Vision, Self-Driving
About Tesla
Tesla is a leading innovator in electric vehicles, battery energy storage, and AI. The company is dedicated to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
About the Position
Introduction
Join Tesla's Self-Driving team to shape one of the most advanced and widely-deployed computer vision systems globally. This role focuses on driving innovation in geometric vision, addressing challenges related to vehicle dynamics and environmental perception.
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine models for estimating geometric entities using modern neural network-based and classical vision techniques.
- Leverage vast amounts of fleet data for algorithm development and validation.
- Develop and deploy onboard computer vision systems that operate reliably across millions of Tesla vehicles worldwide.
- Create and improve robust sensor calibration systems that perform consistently in complex and unpredictable environments.
- 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 modern C++.
- 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).
Nice to Have
- Proficiency in Python.
- Familiarity with GPU programming.
Benefits
Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package, eligible from day 1 of hire, including:
- Medical Plans: Aetna PPO and HSA plans, with options for $0 payroll deduction.
- Family Benefits: Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Dental and Vision: Plans with options for $0 paycheck contribution, including orthodontic coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Company-paid contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Financial Benefits: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
- Insurance: Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Support Programs: Employee Assistance Program, Back-up childcare and parenting support resources, Tesla Babies program.
- Time Off: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), Paid Holidays.
- Voluntary Benefits: Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
- Wellness Programs: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs.
- Perks: Commuter benefits, Employee discounts and perks program.
About Company
Tesla is a leading innovator in electric vehicles, battery energy storage, and AI. The company is dedicated to accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.
How to Apply
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Location
Palo Alto, CA
Type
FULL_TIME
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