Tesla · 3 weeks ago
Reinforcement Learning Engineer, Locomotion, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $420K/yrTesla AI is solving robust embodied intelligence through humanoid robots. You will work on cutting-edge policy learning algorithms that allow the robot to walk, dance, balance, and recover from disturbances in real-world settings.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop end-to-end reinforcement-learning policies for whole-body movements
Design observations, actions, and rewards based on first principles and deep physics understanding
Develop techniques to improve sim2real transfer, including classical modeling techniques
Evaluate policies both in simulation and on hardware
Ship production-quality policies to a fleet of bots
Qualification
Required
Experience writing production-quality python (including numpy and pytorch)
Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, including geometry, linear algebra, kinematics, dynamics, probability, and statistics
Familiarity with Machine learning and Reinforcement Learning fundamentals OR strong background in optimization-based planning and control
Experience working with robotic systems, ideally on legged robotic systems with high degrees of freedom
Experience with sim2real techniques OR deep understanding of physics fundamentals
Preferred
Experience implementing control strategies including impedance control, adaptive control, force control, MPC on hardware
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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