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Tesla

3D Computer Vision Engineer, Self-Driving

Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306


As a member of the Autopilot Team, you will build systems for offline and online 3D reconstruction and scene understanding that are robust, accurate, and performant. You will work on a world class spatial computing platform deployed at scale.

Responsibilities

Leverage state of the art techniques for spatial computing (such as NeRFs, Diffusion Models, Gaussian Splatting, Multiview Stereo, TSDF Fusion, Structure from Motion, SLAM) Improve mission critical perception systems that enhance customer comfort and safety for all Tesla cars on the road (driving autonomously or not). Push the boundaries of real world AI Strict adherence to strong software engineering practices to develop novel work quickly and safely Requirements

Experience with 3D computer vision and graphics concepts such as camera models, multi view geometry, and rendering pipelines Domain expertise in an area of computer vision such as object detection & tracking, pose estimation, depth estimation, panoptic segmentation, 3D reconstruction, visual SLAM, structure from motion, neural rendering (e.g. NeRFs or gaussian splatting), novel view synthesis Solid mathematical fundamentals including linear algebra, computational geometry, vector calculus, probability theory, and numeric optimization Understanding of modern deep learning techniques (such as transformers, diffusion models, autoregressive models, multi-modal models, CNNs, etc.) Experience in real time graphics or non-real time rendering is a plus Exposure to sensor fusion, signal processing, computational photography, and robotics is a plus Compensation and Benefits Benefits

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 deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation

$140,000 - $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.