Physics Simulation Engineer, Tesla Bot

Tesla is pioneering the development of humanoid bi-pedal robots through their Tesla Bot (Optimus) project, aimed at revolutionizing manufacturing and logistics automation. As a Physics Simulation Engineer on the Optimus Simulation team, you'll play a crucial role in advancing the Tesla Bot Autonomy stack.

The position focuses on building and improving core simulation components for the Tesla Bot, with emphasis on physics simulation accuracy and performance. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in humanoid robotics, implementing new simulation features, addressing sim-to-real gaps, and optimizing runtime performance.

The role requires expertise in physics simulators, GPU acceleration, and strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python. You'll collaborate closely with AI and reinforcement learning teams, contributing to synthetic dataset generation and creating advanced training environments.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join Tesla's innovative robotics division, offering competitive compensation ($120,000-$360,000 annually) and comprehensive benefits. The position is ideal for candidates passionate about robotics, simulation, and machine learning, who want to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in humanoid robot development.

Working at Tesla's Palo Alto location, you'll be part of a team focused on rigorous testing and continuous improvement of the Tesla Bot software. The role offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art technology while solving complex challenges in robotics simulation and real-world application.