Tesla · 1 hour ago
AI Engineer, Computer Use Agents, Tesla AI
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$124K/yr - $420K/yr
2+ years expTesla is a leading company in the automotive and AI industries, and they are seeking an AI Engineer to develop AI agents for computer interfaces. The role involves designing and implementing AI agents using reinforcement learning, collaborating across teams, and contributing to Tesla's autonomy and robotics platforms.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement novel AI agents for computer use, using imitation and reinforcement learning to enable tasks like autonomous software interaction, code generation, and real-time decision-making
Build and optimize scalable training environments for agentic models, focusing on ultra-realistic settings that test ambiguity, interruptions, and long-horizon context retention
Architect models that are optimized for our edge device deployment, co-designing for our hardware constraints
Apply reinforcement learning techniques, both online and offline, to refine and boost agent performance
Design architectures that perform efficient context management and reasoning for long-horizon agentic planning tasks
Develop rigorous benchmarks and techniques to evaluate agent performance
Collaborate across research, infrastructure, and production teams to integrate agent systems into Tesla's autonomy and robotics platforms, such as Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Optimus
Iterate rapidly on prototypes, debug complex ML stacks, and contribute to research directions that advance agentic AI for practical applications
Ensure our systems are steerable and interpretable
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of experience in machine learning, reinforcement learning, or large language model training/fine-tuning
Proficiency in Python and a deep understanding of software engineering best practices
Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Strong work ethic and willingness to take on multiple roles
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.
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
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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