Tesla · 1 month ago
Software Engineer, ML Inference Compiler & Deployment, Pre-Silicon
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$132K/yr - $330K/yrTesla is a leading company in the AI and automotive industry, seeking a Software Engineer within their Autonomy teams. The role involves developing and maintaining a compiler toolchain for pre-silicon development to optimize neural networks for Tesla's hardware accelerators, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance performance through simulation and emulation.
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Responsibilities
Write, debug, and maintain robust software for the Autopilot and Humanoid robot AI inference stack, with a focus on toolchain infrastructure for pre-silicon support
Work with AI and HW teams to enable efficient compilation, simulation/emulation of AI models on next generation hardware architectures
Bring up compiler backends for future versions of Tesla hardware accelerators, including presilicon validation through emulation and simulation tools
Focus on advanced compiler algorithms (heterogeneous scheduling, accelerator instruction scheduling, memory placement, etc.) tailored for custom ASICs
Keep up-to-date and collaborate with the ML/compiler community to ensure the stack remains compatible with the latest developments
Qualification
Required
Strong familiarity with CPU/GPU/ASICs
Experience with pre-silicon workflows, including hardware emulation and simulation
Proficient C/C++ programming C/C++ including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20)
Basic Python proficiency
Prior experience working with compilers, with a focus on middle and backend. Experience with ML compilers and frameworks is a plus (e.g. MLIR, XLA, TensorRT, LLVM, JAX, TVM)
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
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
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
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Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
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SVP of Automotive
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