What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reinforcement Learning Engineer, Locomotion, Optimus position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What You'll Do
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
What You'll Bring
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
Experience implementing control strategies including impedance control, adaptive control, force control, MPC on hardware preferred
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- 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
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 : $140,000 - $420,000