Software Engineer, AI Inference CoDesign

What To Expect

Our team product ionizes and experiments with novel ML models for our custom hardware. We train and deploy large neural networks for efficient inference on compute‑constrained edge devices (CPU/GPU/AI ASIC). The role is multidisciplinary, intersecting machine learning and systems. You will co‑design ML models and build the deployment infrastructure that enables seamless training, deployment, and inference of all neural networks that run at Tesla AI.

• Build robust AI frameworks to lower neural networks to edge devices.
• Build robust AI infrastructure to train and fine‑tune networks for Autopilot and Optimus on large GPU clusters.
• Deploy state‑of‑the‑art neural networks on heterogeneous compute, including Tesla’s in‑house AI ASIC, maximizing network performance while minimizing latency.
• Collaborate with AI scientists and compiler engineers to effectively compress large models to run in low precision.
• Design and implement custom GPU kernels (CUDA / OpenCL) for efficient training and post‑processing of network outputs.

• Proficiency with Python and C++, including modern C++ (14/17/20).
• Proficiency with PyTorch or another machine learning framework.
• Proficiency with training and deploying neural networks for real‑world AI.
• Proficiency with computer systems and computer architecture.
• Experience with CUDA.

• Medical plans – plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options for $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (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 and AD&DD coverage.
• 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 including 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.

$140,000 - $390,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + 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.