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    Computer Vision Software Engineer, Geometric Vision, Self-Driving

    Tesla
    Palo Alto, CA FULL_TIME $140,000 - $420,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits 2026-05-26

    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

    Apply directly through the Tesla careers website.

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    Location

    Palo Alto, CA

    Type

    FULL_TIME

    Keywords

    3D Modeling
    AI
    Autonomous Vehicles
    C++
    Computer Vision
    Deep Learning
    Geometric Vision
    GPU Programming
    Machine Learning
    Neural Networks
    Neural Rendering
    Perception
    Python
    Robotics
    Self-Driving
    SLAM
    Structure-from-Motion
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    Computer Vision Software Engineer, Geometric Vision, Self-Driving

    Tesla