Technical Artist, Simulation, Self-Driving
Description For Technical Artist, Simulation, Self-Driving
Tesla's Autopilot team is seeking a Technical Artist specializing in Simulation for their Self-Driving technology division. This role combines artistic creativity with technical expertise to develop photorealistic, procedural environments that test and improve Tesla's Full Self Driving capabilities. You'll be instrumental in creating virtual worlds that train neural networks by simulating real-world driving conditions.
Working alongside artists, technical artists, and simulation engineers, you'll expand the virtual testing environment to include diverse regions, variations, biomes, and drivable topologies. Your work will directly impact the safety and effectiveness of Tesla's self-driving technology by creating realistic simulations that help train and validate the autonomous driving systems.
The ideal candidate brings a unique blend of technical and artistic skills, with expertise in tools like Houdini, Maya, and Python. You'll need strong procedural modeling capabilities, understanding of ML concepts, and experience with automated production pipelines. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that's shaping the future of transportation.
At Tesla, you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, medical coverage with zero payroll deduction, 401(k) matching, and stock purchase options. The company culture promotes innovation and first-principles thinking, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about solving complex technical challenges in autonomous driving technology.
Responsibilities For Technical Artist, Simulation, Self-Driving
- Create large, detailed road networks and associated assets in a procedural manner using Houdini, Maya and in-house tools
- Utilize proprietary fleet data sources, neural network outputs and 3rd party spatial data
- Provide realistic environments and assets based on data requirements and Full Self Driving product direction
- Improve and automate asset creation workflows with AP Simulation team
Requirements For Technical Artist, Simulation, Self-Driving
- Portfolio and/or code examples demonstrating large-scale generation of procedural environments
- Excellent knowledge of Houdini, Python and Vex
- Extensive experience with automated 3D production pipelines and CI
- Understanding of high performance assets in relation to ray traced rendering
- Solid analytical & spatial math skills
- Experience with Git, GitHub Automation, Linux and Docker
- Proficiency with C++ and game/simulation engine programming
- Understanding of vision-based ML and experience with NN training
Benefits For Technical Artist, Simulation, Self-Driving
- 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
- 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
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
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