AI Infrastructure Engineer, Network Deployment & Inference, Optimus

Tesla AI is solving robust, real-world AI through humanoid robots. As a Software Engineer within our robotics teams, you will contribute to one of the most advanced Robotics/AI Platforms in the world. You’ll be responsible for integrating machine learning models with real-time systems, working across the software stack to ensure seamless communication between neural networks and hardware components. What You'll Do Integrate ML models into embedded or robotic systems with tight latency and performance constraints Write Python scripts/tools for training, evaluation, and deployment pipelines Collaborate with machine learning researchers to bring models from prototype to production Optimize runtime performance of neural networks on various compute environments (e.g., GPU, CPU, edge accelerators) Work with sensors and actuators Develop messaging frameworks (e.g., ROS, ZeroMQ, gRPC) Design and implement efficient, robust C++ systems for real‑time ML inference and control and for the humanoid robot software stack What You’ll Bring Strong programming experience in Python and practical experience programming in C/C++ software Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals (e.g., supervised learning, neural networks, model evaluation) Experience with model inference, deployment, and optimization Experience with embedded systems software design concepts Experience with communication standards such as CAN, ethercat and ethernet Proficient developing software on a Linux host, for embedded Linux targets (cross‑compilation, etc.) is a plus Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills Benefits Compensation and 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla