Research Scientist, Foundation Models

What to Expect
Tesla is seeking exceptional AI Research Scientists to develop foundation models for embodied AI. You will join a small group of world-class deep learning experts to work on state-of-the-art neural networks and push the boundaries of AI research and development. Your work will enable real-world intelligent systems for both Autopilot and Tesla Bot. What You’ll Do

• Lead applied research to advance foundation models for both autonomous driving and humanoid robots.
• Contribute research to deploy foundation models on Tesla’s robotic platforms.
• Work on cutting-edge techniques in multi-task learning, video networks, generative models, imitation learning, semi-supervised learning, and self-supervised learning.

What You’ll Bring

• An “under the hood” knowledge of deep learning: layer details, loss functions, optimization, etc.
• Experience with training large models on distributed computing.
• Experience with PyTorch, or another major deep learning framework.
• Proven track record of innovations and executions in deep learning, demonstrated with shipping products or first-author publications at leading AI conferences.

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)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

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

Expected Compensation
$116,000 - $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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