Sr. Software Engineer, Motion Planning & Navigation, Tesla Bot

Tesla is building humanoid bi-pedal robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks.
$140,000 - $360,000
Robotics
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Robotics

Description For Sr. Software Engineer, Motion Planning & Navigation, Tesla Bot

Tesla is pioneering the development of humanoid bi-pedal robots (Tesla Bot) designed to automate repetitive and boring tasks at scale. As a Senior Software Engineer in Motion Planning & Navigation, you'll be at the forefront of developing state-of-the-art algorithms for motion planning and perception that will be deployed in real-world production applications. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics technology that will directly impact thousands of Humanoid Robots within Tesla factories.

You'll be responsible for developing sophisticated motion planning software and algorithms for bi-pedal robots, handling environmental uncertainty, and creating robust solutions for high-level decision-making and multi-agent interactions. The role requires expertise in trajectory generation, software architecture design, and the ability to ship production-quality, safety-critical software.

Working at Tesla means joining a team of exceptional individuals dedicated to making Humanoid Robotics a reality. The company offers comprehensive benefits including premium healthcare with zero payroll deductions, family-building benefits, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plans, and various other perks. The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $140,000 to $360,000 annually, plus additional cash and stock awards.

This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and offers the chance to work on revolutionary technology that will shape the future of automation and robotics. If you're passionate about robotics, AI, and want to be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in humanoid robotics, this role at Tesla presents an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.

Last updated 16 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Software Engineer, Motion Planning & Navigation, Tesla Bot

  • Develop motion planning software and algorithms for humanoid bi-pedal robots
  • Reason about measurement and environmental uncertainty and develop algorithms that adapt to imperfect information
  • Tackle problems across multiple domains including 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 focused on making Humanoid Robotics a reality

Requirements For Sr. Software Engineer, Motion Planning & Navigation, Tesla Bot

  • Develop motion planning software and algorithms for humanoid bi-pedal robots
  • Reason about measurement and environmental uncertainty
  • Experience with high level decision-making, multi-agent interactions and trajectory generation
  • Software architecture design experience
  • Experience with production quality, safety-critical software

Benefits For Sr. Software Engineer, Motion Planning & Navigation, Tesla Bot

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid HSA Contribution
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

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