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Software QA Engineer, Self-Driving

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Tesla is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Software QA Engineer to ... based robotics motion, planning and controls features, artificial intelligence • Self-driven ...

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SOC Product Engineer, AI Hardware

Austin, TX

$122.40K - $161.50K/yr

The work of Tesla's AI Hardware team powers the neural networks behind Full Self-Driving (FSD), and Tesla humanoid robot, Optimus, pushing the boundaries of computational efficiency and performance.

Tesla

AI Compute Architect, AI Hardware

Palo Alto, CA

$74.25 - $97.75/hr

The work of Tesla's AI Hardware team powers the neural networks behind Full Self-Driving (FSD), and Tesla humanoid robot, Optimus, pushing the boundaries of computational efficiency and performance.

Tesla

Sensing Software Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Tesla is seeking a Sensing Software Engineer to join their Sensing Software Team, focusing on the ... such as ADAS, Robotics, Signal Processing etc. or equivalent experience • Strong python ...

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ML Modeling Engineer, AI Hardware

Palo Alto, CA

$176K - $420K/yr

The work of Tesla's AI Hardware team powers the neural networks behind Full Self-Driving (FSD), and Tesla humanoid robot, Optimus, pushing the boundaries of computational efficiency and performance.

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Embedded Systems Engineer, Optimus

Palo Alto, CA

$140K - $390K/yr

What to Expect Tesla is on a path to building humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks. We are looking for firmware engineers to develop the embedded software that powers ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for tesla robotics in the United States is $96,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $102,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tesla Robotics vs Tesla Automation Technician?

AspectTesla RoboticsTesla Automation Technician
Required CredentialsEngineering degree or technical certification in robotics or automationTechnical diploma or certification in automation or electrical systems
Work EnvironmentDesign, develop, and maintain robotic systems in manufacturingInstall, troubleshoot, and repair automation equipment on the production line
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in R&D and advanced manufacturing at TeslaHands-on maintenance and support in Tesla's production facilities

Tesla Robotics roles focus on designing and developing robotic systems, requiring engineering expertise. Tesla Automation Technicians handle installation and maintenance of automation equipment, emphasizing practical troubleshooting skills. Both roles are vital in Tesla's manufacturing process but differ in their focus and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Tesla Robotics job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 34% Full Time, 36% Part Time, 19% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,000 per year, or $46.2 per hour.
Machine Learning Engineer, Destination & Special Behaviors, Self-Driving

Machine Learning Engineer, Destination & Special Behaviors, Self-Driving

Tesla

Palo Alto, CA

$176K - $420K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Tesla rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 661 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

1st of 44 rated automakers

Job description

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for an experienced applied Machine Learning Engineers to help build models that deliver robust for robotics to drive the future of autonomy across all current and future generations of vehicles. You will work on a lean team without boundaries and have access to one of the world's largest training clusters. Most importantly, you will see your work repeatedly shipped to and utilized by millions of Tesla's customers.

What You'll Do
  • Work on developing novel techniques for robustly handling start and end of trip Robotaxi behaviors in a rapidly scalable way
  • Leverage millions of miles of driving data and interventions to build a robust and scalable end-to-end learning based self-driving system
  • Use cutting-edge techniques from generative modeling, imitation learning, and reinforcement learning to improve the planning and reasoning capabilities of our driving models
  • Work cross-functionally across ground truth generation, ML model training, and on-vehicle deployment
  • Experiment with data generation and fleet data collection approaches to enhance the diversity and quality of training data
  • Integrate directly with vehicle firmware and ship production quality, safety-critical software to the entirety of Tesla's vehicle fleet

What You'll Bring
  • Strong experience with Python, any major deep learning framework, and software engineering best practices
  • An "under the hood" knowledge of deep learning modern architectures, optimization, model alignment, etc.
  • Proven expertise in deploying production ML models for self-driving and robotics at scale
  • Any experience with C++ would help integrate with vehicle firmware and take projects from ideas to shipped products

Compensation and Benefits 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 $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.

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