AI Engineer, Manipulation, Optimus

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Vacancies: 1

Posted: 08-12-2025

Experience: 5 to 10+

Skills: modern C++ or Python,3D computer vision and/or graphics pipelines,Robotics, State estimation, Visual Odometry, SLAM, Structure from Motion, 3D Reconstruction

Description:

What to Expect Tesla AI is solving robust embodied intelligence through humanoid robots. Core to this is the manipulation stack, which presents a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art algorithms for object manipulation culminating in their deployment to real world production applications. Our robotic manipulation software engineers develop and own this stack from inception to deployment. Most importantly, you will see your work repeatedly shipped to and utilized by thousands of Humanoid Robots in real world applications. What You’ll Do Design and develop our learned robotic manipulation software stack and algorithms Develop robotic manipulation capabilities including but not limited to (re)grasping, pick-and-place, and more dexterous behaviors to enable useful work in both structured and unstructured environments Model robotic manipulation processes to enable analysis, simulation, planning, and controls Reason about uncertainty due to measurements and physical interaction with the environment, and develop algorithms that adapt well to imperfect information Assist with overall software architecture design, including designing interfaces between subsystems Ship production quality, safety-critical software Collaborate with a team of exceptional individuals laser focused on bringing useful bi-ped humanoid robots into the real world What You’ll Bring Production quality modern C++ or Python Experience in deep imitation learning or reinforcement learning in realistic applications Exposure to robotics learning through tactile and/or vision-based sensors Experience writing both production-level Python (including Numpy and Pytorch) and modern C++ Proven track record of training and deploying real world neural networks Familiarity with 3D computer vision and/or graphics pipelines Experience with Natural Language Processing Experience with distributed deep learning systems Prior work in Robotics, State estimation, Visual Odometry, SLAM, Structure from Motion, 3D Reconstruction 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

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