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

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

Tesla offers an unprecedented opportunity in AI research and autonomous driving technology. As an AI Research Engineer focusing on model scaling for self-driving systems, you'll work with the world's largest self-driving dataset and have access to industry-leading GPU resources. The role combines cutting-edge AI research with practical applications in autonomous driving, allowing you to tackle complex challenges in model scaling and optimization.

You'll be responsible for analyzing scaling laws across various dimensions including model size, data size, and training compute, while developing novel architectures for end-to-end self-driving models. The position requires expertise in distributed computing, deep learning, and software engineering, with a focus on implementing solutions that can be deployed in production environments.

Tesla provides a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, equity opportunities, and extensive healthcare coverage. The company's commitment to innovation in autonomous driving and AI makes this an ideal role for someone passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in machine learning and self-driving technology.

Working at Tesla means joining a team that's revolutionizing both the automotive and AI industries. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenges that are unique to Tesla's scale and ambition, with resources that are unmatched in the industry. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to make a real impact on the future of autonomous driving technology.

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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
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
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
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts

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