The Tesla Sensing Software Team is looking for a sensing software engineer with expertise in state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms. The person in this role will need to be familiar with and has prior experience of machine learning and deep learning algorithms, proficient with programming and software engineering fundamentals, and work with hardware engineers and firmware engineers to develop efficient, and tightly integrated features. The candidate is also expected to be able to learn and adapt quickly to the fast-paced environment, get hands dirty in the lab or in the car for data collection and analysis, algorithm validation when needed to, and use it to root cause issues, and propose solutions.

• Development of new computer vision algorithms for sensing applications
• Write python and C++ code to develop algorithms, analyze data and generate visualizations
• Work with hardware engineers and firmware engineers to develop efficient, and tightly integrated features
• Contribute to production level software on Tesla platforms to enable various features

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering program such as Computer Science or Engineering, or other majors with strong relevant experiences such as ADAS, Robotics, Signal Processing etc. or equivalent experience
• Strong python programming skills, familiarity with pyTorch; proficient with C++ programming and have experiences of large C++ projects
• Familiarity with classical machine learning algorithms; faimiliarity with state-of-the-art deep learning algorithms including CNN, Transformers etc.
• Prior experiences with computer vision related real world projects; experiences with training and deployment of deep neural networks
• Demonstration of good understanding of software fundamentals including software design, algorithm development, data structures, code modularity, and maintainability
• Strong fundamentals, critical thinking, results-driven, product-oriented mindset, self-driven, good communication skills and great learning capabilities
• Experience with state-of-the-art models, such as detection models, depth models, human mesh models etc. preferred
• Hands-on experience with developing an integrated system of hardware and software preferred

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

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.