Tesla · 1 month ago
Software Engineer, C++ Generalist, AI Systems & Infrastructure
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$132K/yr - $300K/yrTesla uniquely builds foundational AI that moves beyond pixels and through the physical world. They are seeking a Software Engineer to write and maintain robust C/C++ code for their Full-Self-Driving and Optimus software suite, focusing on optimizing performance and hardware resource usage.
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Responsibilities
Write, debug and maintain robust C/C++ code underpinning the entire FSD & Optimus software suite; depending on needs and your interests/skills, you might work on code related to our high frame rate camera & vision stack, design low memory footprint image compression libraries, implement high performance inter-process communication data buffers, improve/extend our image & raw data logging/telemetry code, or make our evaluation/replay software more stable and performant
Optimize hardware resources usage, leverage custom hardware components where appropriate
Advocate for best coding practices amongst the group, build tools helping engineers to write better code (for instance, performance/memory tracking)
Generalize software frameworks when necessary while keeping in mind that too much abstraction can sometimes become a bottleneck
Qualification
Required
Experience programming C/C++ software, including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20)
Experience with performant software design, object-oriented C++, compiler design and/or hardcore lower-level C code
Proficient developing software on a Linux host, for embedded Linux targets (cross-compilation, etc.) a plus
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or proof of exceptional skills in related fields with practical software engineering experience, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience or familiarity with Computer Vision, Machine Learning & related software concepts
Experience with at least one of the following preferred: imaging software, Cuda/OpenCL, SIMD, multithreading, Linux system software (posix etc.), & computer vision
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
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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