Machine Learning Infrastructure Simulation Engineer, Optimus
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What To Expect
The Optimus Simulation team is at the forefront of advancing humanoid robotics by building a high-fidelity virtual world where Optimus can safely learn, adapt, and improve. Our mission is to recreate the complexities of the real world in simulation, enabling scalable testing, rapid iteration, and accelerated development of the Optimus autonomy stack. We design and deploy cutting-edge simulation systems that blend accurate physics modeling, photorealistic rendering, and intelligent virtual agents, creating environments that challenge Optimus in the same way the physical world would. These simulations allow us to rigorously evaluate behavior, uncover edge cases, and drive continuous improvements in autonomy and decision-making.
As a member of this team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of humanoid robotics. Your contributions will directly accelerate Optimus’ ability to operate effectively in real-world environments by closing the gap between simulation and reality. We are looking for passionate engineers with expertise in distributed systems, ML infrastructure, and graphics / game development who are excited to build scalable RL infrastructure for training robots, pushing the boundaries of large-scale simulation, efficient training pipelines, and high-performance virtual environments.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and optimize scalable Simulation and RL infrastructure for training humanoid robots in simulated environments, leveraging distributed systems for parallel processing and high-throughput simulations
- Optimize performance across the simulation stack, including distributed systems, Inference, and rendering, to ensure optimal usage of hardware resources and fast, efficient simulations
- Drive innovation in sim-to-real strategies using simulation technologies and distributed computing to ensure Optimus performs reliably across both virtual and real-world environments
- Deliver high-quality, production-ready code in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
What You'll Bring
Hands-on experience building and scaling distributed systems for large-scale computationsStrong background in ML infrastructure, including designing training pipelines, data orchestration, and deployment of RL models at scaleProficiency in GPU optimizations for either inference or renderingProficiency in Python, with familiarity in frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or RL libraries (e.g., Stable Baselines, RLlib), and a proven ability to write clean, scalable, and efficient codeAbility to research, implement, and adapt cutting-edge techniques from academic and industry sources into practical, production-ready solutions for scalable RL in simulationBenefits
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 with 2 medical plan options and $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, with $0 paycheck contribution optionsCompany Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include : critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programCompensation
Expected Compensation : $132,000 - $390,000 / annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment.Job details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries : Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities#J-18808-Ljbffr