AI Research Engineer, Foundation Models, Self-Driving

AI Research Engineer, Foundation Models, Self-DrivingJob CategoryAI & RoboticsLocationPalo Alto, CaliforniaReq. ID221943Job TypeFull-timeTesla participates in the E-Verify ProgramWhat to ExpectYou will be an integral part of a small, specialized team of deep learning experts, with access to one of the world’s largest model training clusters. Your primary focus will be training and scaling large vision foundation models, aiming to advance the state of the art in vision understanding and autonomous decision-making.What You’ll DoTrain generative models and multi-task networks at scale, with millions of video clips and thousands of GPUs, with the objective to significantly enhance the capabilities of autonomous perception and planningTake a pioneering role in the field of machine learning for vision by pushing the state of the art in large model scaling for vision and multi-modal applications Explore the frontier of large-scale distributed training and optimization, deploying models to real customers all over the worldWhat You’ll BringA proven track record of successfully scaling and training large, complex modelsExperience dealing with infrastructure challenges, possessing techniques for optimizing the training of high-capacity models efficientlyProficiency in Python and a strong foundation in software engineering best practicesAn in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of deep learning, including but not limited to knowledge of layer details, loss functions, and optimization techniquesExpertise in various neural network architectures for computer vision, speech, NLP, and related domainsPrior experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or similar deep learning frameworksFamiliarity with standard scientific computing primitives, including but not limited to batched operations, grid sampling, scatter/gathering, and einsumStrong expertise in system-level knowledge, enabling you to profile and optimize training and evaluation processes efficiently, is preferredCompensation 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 $116,000 - $360,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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 Tesla. We 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