Sr. Motion Planning Engineer, Optimus, Palo Alto, California

Sr. Motion Planning Engineer, Optimus
Job Category AI & Robotics
Location Palo Alto, California
Req. ID 231843
Job Type Full-time


What to Expect
Tesla is on a path to build humanoid bi-pedal robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks. Core to the Optimus, the navigation stack presents a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art algorithms for motion planning and perception culminating in their deployment to real world production applications. Our software engineers develop and own this stack from inception to deployment. Most importantly, you will see your work repeatedly shipped to and utilized by thousands of Humanoid Robots within our factories.


What You’ll Do
Develop motion planning software and algorithms for humanoid bi-pedal robots

Reason about measurement as well as environmental uncertainty and develop algorithms that adapt well to imperfect information

Tackle problems across multiple domains including but not limited to high level decision-making, multi-agent interactions and trajectory generation

Assist with overall software architecture design, including designing interfaces between subsystems

Ship production quality, safety-critical software

Collaborate with a team of exceptional individuals laser focused on making Humanoid Robotics a reality


What You’ll Bring

Experience developing modern planning approaches such as search, trajectory optimization and model predictive control on real robots
Develop state-of-the-art, online and offline state estimation algorithms by fusing information from cameras, IMUs and other sensors
Experience writing production-level C/C++; experience with C++11 (and later), real-time systems, and generic programming are highly desirable Experience in modern NN architectures (such as GPT), Pytorch, and ability to quickly prototype and profile algorithms in Python
Shipped safety critical software for real time applications in a fast-pace environment
Mathematical fundamentals, including : geometry, linear algebra, vector calculus, probability and statistics. Experience implementing this math effectively in software
Background in Computer Science/Engineering, Robotics, Physics, similar field(s) of study, or equivalent practical knowledge
Reason about measurement as well as environmental uncertainty and develop algorithms that adapt well to imperfect information

Tackle problems across multiple domains including but not limited to high level decision-making, multi-agent interactions and trajectory generation

Assist with overall software architecture design, including designing interfaces between subsystems

Ship production quality, safety-critical software

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
$140,000 - $420,000/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.



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