Motion Planning Engineer, Tesla Bot
Description For Motion Planning Engineer, Tesla Bot
Tesla is at the forefront of revolutionizing robotics with their ambitious Tesla Bot project, aimed at creating humanoid robots to automate repetitive tasks. As a Motion Planning Engineer, you'll be working on cutting-edge motion planning algorithms that will be deployed in real-world production applications. This role combines advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and real-time systems engineering to create sophisticated motion planning solutions for bipedal robots.
The position offers an exceptional opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in humanoid robotics. You'll be responsible for developing complex algorithms for human motion capture, trajectory optimization, and real-time motion planning, while ensuring safety and reliability in all implementations.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in modern C++ programming, advanced mathematics, and robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, and control theory. Your work will directly impact the development of next-generation robotics technology, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in robotics and automation.
Working at Tesla means joining a team of exceptional individuals focused on bringing robotic automation to fruition. The company offers comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation including stock awards, and the chance to work on revolutionary technology that will shape the future of automation. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, you'll be surrounded by innovation and have the resources needed to make significant contributions to this groundbreaking project.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to be part of a team that's literally building the future of robotics. The position offers not just a job, but a chance to be at the forefront of a technology that could fundamentally change how we approach automation and human-robot interaction.
Responsibilities For Motion Planning Engineer, Tesla Bot
- Design SW algorithms for fast and accurate human motion capture and playback
- Develop motion planning software and algorithms for humanoid, bipedal robots
- Develop algorithms that adapt to imperfect state estimates and environmental uncertainty
- Design real-time trajectory optimizers with geometric and dynamic constraints
- Map human intent to robot action in contact rich environment
- Minimize end-to-end latency in trajectory execution
- Contribute to software architecture design
- Ship production-quality, safety-critical software
- Collaborate with team on robotic automation
Requirements For Motion Planning Engineer, Tesla Bot
- Production-quality modern C++ experience
- Experience with modern planning approaches (search, sampling, continuous optimization, model predictive control)
- Robotics fundamentals knowledge (geometry, linear algebra, calculus, kinematics, dynamics, probability, statistics)
- Strong background in numerical optimization
- Ability to rapidly prototype and test new algorithms
- Experience shipping safety critical software for real-time applications
- Background in Computer Science/Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or equivalent practical knowledge
Benefits For Motion Planning Engineer, Tesla Bot
- 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 and parenting support
- Voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital, accident, legal services, pet insurance)
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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