AI Engineer, Data Scaling, Self-Driving

Tesla Motors, Inc.
140,000 - 420,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Oct 23, 2025
What to Expect At Tesla, you will have access to unparalleled resources that set us apart from other companies in the AI industry. With the world's largest self-driving dataset, you will have a unique opportunity to develop and optimize a large-scale data engine that powers our autonomous driving systems. Tesla's extensive fleet of vehicles generates massive amounts of real-world data daily, giving you unprecedented access to diverse driving scenarios and edge cases. Additionally, Tesla offers one of the highest GPU resources per engineer in the industry. This combination of rich data and substantial infrastructure enables you to tackle data engineering challenges on a scale unmatched in the industry. What You'll Do Improve end-to-end driving policy model performance with a focus in data quantity, quality, and diversity Research and implement optimal data mixture strategies for pre-training and post-training Develop innovative methods for data acquisition, clustering, and cleaning Build robust metrics to track model improvements across various driving scenarios What You'll Bring Experience in building large models and large datasets Proficiency in Python and a deep understanding of software engineering best practices Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams Strong work ethics and willingness to take on multiple roles 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: 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) 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 $140,000 - $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.