Tesla · 1 month ago
Software Engineer, AI Inference Codesign
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$132K/yr - $330K/yrTesla is a leading company in electric vehicles and energy solutions, and they are seeking a Software Engineer for their AI Inference Codesign team. The role focuses on optimizing AI models for real-time inference on Tesla's AI-ASIC, collaborating with hardware teams, and implementing state-of-the-art machine learning techniques.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Optimize bottlenecks in the inference flow, make precision/performance tradeoff decisions and figure out novel techniques to improve hardware utilization and throughput
Implement/improve highly performant micro kernels for Tesla’s AI ASIC
Work with HW teams to shape the next generation of inference hardware, balancing performance with versatility
Bringup core compiler features for current and future versions of hardware to help with design and performance verification
Research and implement state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to achieve high performance on our hardware
Experiment with numerical methods and alternative architectures
Collaborate with the compiler infrastructure for programmability and performance
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Proficiency with Python and C++, including modern C++ (14/17/20)
Experience with AI networks, such as CNNs, transformers, and diffusion model architectures, and their performance characteristics
Understanding of GPU, SIMD, multithreading and/or other accelerators with vectorized instructions
Exposure to computer architecture and chip architecture/micro-architecture
Specialized experience in one or more of the following machine learning/deep learning domains: Model compression, hardware aware model optimizations, hardware accelerators architecture, GPU/ASIC architecture, machine learning compilers, high performance computing, performance optimizations, numerics and SW/HW co-design
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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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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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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