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Software Engineer, Frontend, AI Tooling

Tesla
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
What To Expect
As a member of the Autopilot AI Tooling team you will design and implement a diverse set of tools that power our machine learning workflows and Optimus. You will work closely with some of the best, world-class AI researchers and machine learning experts towards Tesla’s goal of a self-driving future.

The AI Tooling team is a central part of the Autopilot AI. The systems you build will have a target impact on our fleets ability to sense and perceive the world around it. Our team's tools help us automate the entire workflows of training, validation, and production of the Autopilot neural networks and Optimus.

As an Engineer on the AI Tooling team, you'll bring top-notch software engineering skills to contribute to our tooling systems immediately. Knowledge of machine learning, computer vision, or neural networks is a plus but not required. That can be learned on the job as you work with our machine learning experts. A strong candidate for the AI Tooling team will either be an excellent software generalist, or someone who is exceptionally strong in either backend or frontend engineering.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement web-based tools for data visualization and data labeling
  • Work closely with data analysts to understand UX challenges and suggest improvements
  • Work closely with backend engineers to seamlessly integrate with frontend systems
  • Work closely with AI researchers to build efficient and intuitive UI that accelerate their workflows


  • What You'll Bring

  • Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6 ), CSS, and HTML
  • Experience building modern web applications using React/Redux or similar component based libraries
  • Strong UI and graphic design sensibilities
  • Experience with 3d Graphics, OpenGL, WebGL, or THREE.js
  • Knowledge of machine learning, computer vision, or neural networks is a plus


  • Benefits
    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:
  • 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

    $140,000 - $360,000/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.

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    Salary : $140,000 - $360,000

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