AI Research Engineer, Model Scaling, Self-Driving

Tesla is a leading automotive and AI company developing self-driving technology and electric vehicles.
$140,000 - $360,000
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Automotive · Robotics

Description For AI Research Engineer, Model Scaling, Self-Driving

Tesla is revolutionizing the automotive industry with its cutting-edge self-driving technology and AI innovations. As an AI Research Engineer focusing on Model Scaling and Self-Driving, you'll have the unique opportunity to work with the world's largest self-driving dataset and access to industry-leading GPU resources. This role combines advanced AI research with practical applications in autonomous driving.

You'll be responsible for conducting groundbreaking research in scaling laws for sequential decision-making problems, developing and implementing novel architectures for end-to-end self-driving models, and optimizing large-scale distributed training systems. The position offers an unparalleled environment to tackle challenges that are unique to Tesla's scale and ambition.

Working at Tesla means being at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, with access to resources and datasets that are unmatched in the industry. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy AI models that directly impact the future of autonomous driving. The role requires expertise in deep learning, distributed computing, and software engineering, combined with a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $140,000 to $360,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards. Tesla offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and various family-friendly benefits. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of transportation while working with cutting-edge technology and world-class talent.

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Responsibilities For AI Research Engineer, Model Scaling, Self-Driving

  • Perform scaling law analyses on model size, data size, data mixture, training compute, and other critical parameters
  • Develop and implement novel architectures and algorithms for End-to-End self-driving models
  • Create and maintain infrastructure for efficient, large-scale distributed training
  • Evaluate and enhance model performance
  • Work with cross-functional teams to deploy AI models in production
  • Contribute to development of tools and frameworks for model training and deployment

Requirements For AI Research Engineer, Model Scaling, Self-Driving

Python
  • Proven experience in scaling and optimizing large AI models
  • Proficiency in Python and software engineering best practices
  • In-depth knowledge of deep learning fundamentals
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX)
  • Strong expertise in distributed computing and parallel processing
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
  • Strong problem-solving skills

Benefits For AI Research Engineer, Model Scaling, Self-Driving

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts

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