Software Engineer, Speech and Language Models
Tesla
Software Engineer, Speech and Language Models
| Job Category | Vehicle Software |
|---|---|
| Location | PALO ALTO, California |
| Req. ID | 227513 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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As a Software Integration Engineer within our Infotainment Software Platforms team, you will work directly with open and closed source AI models to power new customer facing features, such as speech recognition, language interactions, and features based on vision models.
You'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing features that leverage the power of AI, ensuring seamless functionality across various platforms and backend systems. You will leverage open-source technologies to ship compelling features directly impacting our customers. Your responsibilities will encompass software development, integration, optimization, and collaboration across multiple functions to achieve our goals.
- Write, debug, and maintain robust C/C++ software for our Infotainment and backend systems
- Integrate AI models on embedded hardware and backend systems to power new features
- Develop and iterate on new features through simulation, validation, and fleet data analysis
- Evaluate and train new models for use in production
- Provide performance data and constructive feedback to Hardware Design and Manufacturing teams to continuously improve processes and system capabilities
- Practical experience programming in C/C++ software, including modern C/C++ (C++14/17/20), multithreading, and Python
- Experience with embedded systems software design concepts
- Familiarity with Machine Learning, Speech Models, Language Models and related software concepts
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Proficiency in developing software on a Linux host, with experience in embedded Linux targets (cross-compilation, etc.), preferred
- Experience with Cuda/OpenCL, preferred
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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
$120,000 - $300,000/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 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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