Tesla · 1 month ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Backend, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $330K/yrTesla is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Optimus tooling team, where you will build backend services and web tools for their humanoid robotics program. The role involves designing and implementing scalable tools and services that enhance the efficiency of AI engineers and operators.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement robust, scalable tools, tests, metrics, and dashboards for the Optimus program
Engineer highly reliable, performant and secure services and web-based tools for data visualization, labeling, evals, and Optimus real-time control
Work closely with backend engineers to seamlessly integrate with frontend systems
Work closely with AI researchers to build efficient systems that accelerate their workflows
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of at least one programming language related to data engineering, such as Python or Scala is required
Be a self-starter, who takes ownership over entire projects end to end and solves cross-functional challenging problems with limited guidance
Preferred
Experience with scientific computing libraries such as numpy and pandas is a plus
Ability to leverage the latest AI coding tools
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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