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Tesla's Vehicle Engineering department is composed of thousands of the world's best vehicle, battery, and manufacturing engineers. These engineers are responsible for the mechanical and industrial design of all major programs, for example, batteries, Optimus, Robotaxi, and all new factories. Design Technology, which is part of Vehicle Engineering, is responsible for making the tools these engineers use every bit as intelligent and dynamic as the products themselves.

We are seeking a highly skilled engineer to contribute to our innovative project on using machine learning techniques for vehicle engineering applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in deep learning and a keen interest in vehicle engineering.

As a software engineer on the Design Technology team, you will develop software applications that automate or streamline parts of the design process.

• Implement and fine-tune AI surrogates, such as physics-informed neural operators, suitable for vehicle engineering problems
• Work with aerodynamics engineers to evaluate the performance of the AI surrogates versus classical solvers on baseline computer aided automotive engineering tasks, interpret the results, and improve them
• Document technical processes and experimental results
• Deliver web applications that are useful to diverse groups, e.g. professional design engineers and program managers
• Work cross functionally with mechanical and design engineers to support evolving research projects and implement new features

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong programming skills in Python; experience with C++, CUDA, PyTorch is a plus
• Strong mathematical background in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, linear algebra, statistics, and differential equations
• Comfortable working in a HPC environment (SLURM)
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks and graph neural networks is a plus
• Proven experience in database management with specific proficiency in PostgreSQL, including the ability to write complex SQL statements. Familiarity with database concepts such as views and SQL functions
• Proficiency with software engineering best practices including writing production quality code, agile development, API design, version control, CI/CD (docker, Kubernetes, jenkins)
• Ability to demonstrate object-oriented, test-driven, and responsibility-driven design

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

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.