Tesla · 1 month ago
Software Engineer, AI Hardware Infrastructure
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$132K/yr - $300K/yrTesla is a leading company in the automotive and AI sectors, and they are seeking a Software Engineer to support their AI hardware initiatives. The role focuses on developing automation and infrastructure solutions while collaborating with design and HPC teams to resolve performance issues and enhance system reliability.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Developing Python libraries to automate, monitor, measure, and troubleshoot workflows on AI hardware infrastructure
Spending approximately 50% of time building automation and infrastructure, primarily in Python and other languages, with the remaining time focused on debugging, experimentation, and resolving infrastructure challenges and performance bottlenecks
Creating and maintaining tools for infrastructure, automation, observability, and reporting to ensure system reliability and performance
Collaborating with AI HW design and HPC teams to identify, debug, and resolve performance bottlenecks and cluster issues
Supporting internal users by triaging errors, root-causing issues, and providing effective, maintainable solutions
Proactively addressing potential infrastructure challenges to minimize user impact and enhance scalability and efficiency of AI hardware workloads
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability and practical software engineering expertise
Strong proficiency in Python and adaptability to learn new languages and frameworks
Extensive familiarity with Linux administration and internals
Experience or strong interest in automation, observability, and infrastructure development and deployment
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to debug and optimize complex systems
Benefits
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) 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, AD&D
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 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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