Software Engineer, Virtual Reality Teleoperation, Tesla Bot at Tesla
Palo Alto, CA 94301
About the Job
What to ExpectTesla’s Autonomy Telemetry team is charged with collecting and processing all the data that fuels the development of Autopilot and Tesla Bot
We rely on imitation learning to train Tesla Bot to perform new tasks
This requires collecting thousands of human demonstrations and producing a massive dataset that can be used to train our neural networks
To facilitate this data collection, we are building a state-of-the-art VR rig that can be used by our Bot Operators
This will allow them to seamlessly experience the world as the Tesla Bot does, and remotely operate the robot to perform complex and intricate tasks
Working with hardware teams, you will drive requirements, make design decisions and implement software integration for this custom VR data collection system. What You’ll DoInfluence architectural decisions with a focus on security, scalability, reliability, and high performanceChoose technologies that will allow us to scale with our growing fleet of robots while efficiently utilizing cloud infrastructure and managing costsIntegrate new sensors and other hardware components to build custom data collection rigsSetup and maintain monitoring, metrics & reporting systems for fine-grained observability and actionable alerting, from car to cloudWhat You’ll BringPractical experience using application layer languages like C++ and PythonFamiliarity with 3D graphics, game engines and virtual reality systemsExperience with Linux: networking, wireless (WiFi and Bluetooth), filesystems and storageCompensation and BenefitsBenefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $104,000 - $360,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities
Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here)
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We rely on imitation learning to train Tesla Bot to perform new tasks
This requires collecting thousands of human demonstrations and producing a massive dataset that can be used to train our neural networks
To facilitate this data collection, we are building a state-of-the-art VR rig that can be used by our Bot Operators
This will allow them to seamlessly experience the world as the Tesla Bot does, and remotely operate the robot to perform complex and intricate tasks
Working with hardware teams, you will drive requirements, make design decisions and implement software integration for this custom VR data collection system. What You’ll DoInfluence architectural decisions with a focus on security, scalability, reliability, and high performanceChoose technologies that will allow us to scale with our growing fleet of robots while efficiently utilizing cloud infrastructure and managing costsIntegrate new sensors and other hardware components to build custom data collection rigsSetup and maintain monitoring, metrics & reporting systems for fine-grained observability and actionable alerting, from car to cloudWhat You’ll BringPractical experience using application layer languages like C++ and PythonFamiliarity with 3D graphics, game engines and virtual reality systemsExperience with Linux: networking, wireless (WiFi and Bluetooth), filesystems and storageCompensation and BenefitsBenefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation $104,000 - $360,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities
Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here)
Please contact
accommodationrequest@tesla.com
for additional information or to request accommodations.Privacy is a top priority for TeslaWe build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business
To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice
