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AI Engineer, Data Scaling, Self-Driving

Tesla Motors, Inc.
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
What to Expect
At Tesla AI, you will have access to unparalleled resources that set us apart from other companies in the AI industry. With the world's largest self-driving dataset, you will have a unique opportunity to develop and optimize a large-scale data engine that powers our autonomous driving systems. Tesla's extensive fleet of vehicles generates massive amounts of real-world data daily, giving you unprecedented access to diverse driving scenarios and edge cases. Additionally, Tesla offers one of the highest GPU resources per engineer in the industry. This combination of rich data and substantial infrastructure enables you to tackle data engineering challenges on a scale unmatched in the industry.

What You'll Do
  • Improve end-to-end driving policy model performance with a focus in data quantity, quality, and diversity
  • Research and implement optimal data mixture strategies for pre-training and post-training
  • Develop innovative methods for data acquisition, clustering, and cleaning
  • Build robust metrics to track model improvements across various driving scenarios

What You'll Bring
  • Experience in building large models and large datasets
  • Proficiency in Python and a deep understanding of software engineering best practices
  • Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Strong work ethics and willingness to take on multiple roles

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • 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
    Expected Compensation
    $176,000 - $420,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.


    Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

     

    Salary : $176,000 - $420,000

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