Tesla
Internship, Perception Software Engineer, Tesla Bot (Winter/Spring 2025)
Tesla, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Tesla is on a path to build humanoid bi-pedal robots at scale. As a member of the software team, you will design and implement reliable & efficient code for classical or learned robotics, specifically applying to perception, calibration, locomotion, object detection, and more. You will work on improving the robot's behavior in the real world, reflecting those capabilities in a simulation engine for evaluations and faster iterations. The code you will write will be deployed to our fleet of humanoid robots.
Responsibilities
Build, integrate, and deploy real-time state-of-the-art perception models and algorithms into existing system architectureDevelop online and offline state estimation algorithms by fusing information from cameras, IMUs, and other sensorsValidate and document performance of algorithms and models in real and simulated environmentsCreate robust sensor calibration routines that perform reliably in complex and unpredictable environmentsTrain machine learning and deep learning models on a computing cluster for visual recognition & perception tasksRequirements
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field with a gradation date between 2024 - 2025Proficient in C++ or PythonStrong background in core robotics fundamentals, such as kinematic/dynamic modeling, Bayesian state estimation (e.g., MAP, MMSE, MLE), 3D reconstruction, structure-from-motion, visual odometry, visual inertial odometry, bundle adjustmentExcellent software and computing fundamentalsCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
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 an option with a $0 payroll contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick time after 90 days of employment and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$100000.00 - $150000.00, depending on level + 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.
Responsibilities
Build, integrate, and deploy real-time state-of-the-art perception models and algorithms into existing system architectureDevelop online and offline state estimation algorithms by fusing information from cameras, IMUs, and other sensorsValidate and document performance of algorithms and models in real and simulated environmentsCreate robust sensor calibration routines that perform reliably in complex and unpredictable environmentsTrain machine learning and deep learning models on a computing cluster for visual recognition & perception tasksRequirements
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field with a gradation date between 2024 - 2025Proficient in C++ or PythonStrong background in core robotics fundamentals, such as kinematic/dynamic modeling, Bayesian state estimation (e.g., MAP, MMSE, MLE), 3D reconstruction, structure-from-motion, visual odometry, visual inertial odometry, bundle adjustmentExcellent software and computing fundamentalsCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
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 an option with a $0 payroll contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick time after 90 days of employment and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$100000.00 - $150000.00, depending on level + 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.