Tesla · 4 months ago
AI Infrastructure Engineer, Model Optimization & Deployment, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $420K/yrTesla is focused on solving real-world AI challenges through humanoid robots. As an AI Infrastructure Engineer for the Optimus team, you will optimize and deploy machine learning models while building tools and infrastructure to enhance neural network performance for Tesla's applications.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Optimize ML models for latency, memory usage, and inference speed
Quantize, prune, and convert models (e.g., to ONNX, TensorRT, TFLite) for deployment on various platforms (cloud, edge, mobile)
Benchmark and profile model performance across different environments
Package and deploy models as REST APIs, batch jobs, or streaming services using tools like FastAPI, Flask, or gRPC
Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment of ML models
Ensure scalability and reliability of ML services in production environments
Qualification
Required
Strong proficiency in Python and PyTorch
Experience with model optimization tools (e.g., ONNX, TensorRT, TFLite, TVM)
Experience with model inference optimization and quantization
Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and serverless deployments
Strong grasp of software engineering principles and CI/CD pipelines
Experience deploying models to edge devices or mobile platforms
Knowledge of data serialization formats (e.g., protobuf, Avro)
Exposure to observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) for ML monitoring
Benefits
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
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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