Software Engineer, ML Performance, Dojo
132000.00 $
Published date: 2025/06/07
- Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Software Engineer, ML Performance, Dojo
Job Category AI & Robotics
Location PALO ALTO, California
Req. ID 223527
Job Type Full-time
What to Expect
As a member of the Dojo Machine Learning team, you will be responsible for enabling Tesla's neural networks to train efficiently on our upcoming in-house custom silicon supercomputer systems. Join a small team of experienced developers in optimizing and scaling the deployment of our Pytorch derived neural networks on Tesla's custom massively parallel Dojo accelerators. Work with many of the same great engineers who delivered Tesla's custom FSD Computer. The ideal candidate has experience with writing software for large distributed systems.
What You’ll Do
Understand and model the end-to-end training performance of the Autopilot SW team's Pytorch-derived neural networks on the Dojo system
Develop software that scales and improves training performance based on your analysis of the bottlenecks
Collaborate with the Dojo HW team to understand current HW architecture and propose future improvements
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Experience scaling neural network training systems or other large distributed systems
Familiarity with the internals of PyTorch and/or JAX
Performance analysis experience
Experience coding parallel programs
Able to work from Palo Alto office
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
$132,000 - $390,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact accommodationrequest@tesla.com for additional information or to request accommodations.
Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice .
Apply
https://www.tesla.com/careers/search/job/software-engineer-ml-performance-dojo-223527
Job Category AI & Robotics
Location PALO ALTO, California
Req. ID 223527
Job Type Full-time
What to Expect
As a member of the Dojo Machine Learning team, you will be responsible for enabling Tesla's neural networks to train efficiently on our upcoming in-house custom silicon supercomputer systems. Join a small team of experienced developers in optimizing and scaling the deployment of our Pytorch derived neural networks on Tesla's custom massively parallel Dojo accelerators. Work with many of the same great engineers who delivered Tesla's custom FSD Computer. The ideal candidate has experience with writing software for large distributed systems.
What You’ll Do
Understand and model the end-to-end training performance of the Autopilot SW team's Pytorch-derived neural networks on the Dojo system
Develop software that scales and improves training performance based on your analysis of the bottlenecks
Collaborate with the Dojo HW team to understand current HW architecture and propose future improvements
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Experience scaling neural network training systems or other large distributed systems
Familiarity with the internals of PyTorch and/or JAX
Performance analysis experience
Experience coding parallel programs
Able to work from Palo Alto office
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
$132,000 - $390,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Please contact accommodationrequest@tesla.com for additional information or to request accommodations.
Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice .
Apply
https://www.tesla.com/careers/search/job/software-engineer-ml-performance-dojo-223527
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