Motion Planning Engineer, Optimus

Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: March 3, 2025

Job Description:

Tesla is on a path to build humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks. Core to the Optimus, the motion planning stack presents a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art motion planning algorithms, culminating in their deployment to real world production applications. Our Motion Planning Software Engineers develop and own this stack from inception to deployment.What to ExpectTesla is on a path to build humanoid robots at scale to automate repetitive and boring tasks. Core to the Optimus, the motion planning stack presents a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art motion planning algorithms, culminating in their deployment to real world production applications. Our Motion Planning Software Engineers develop and own this stack from inception to deployment.What You'll Do

• Design SW algorithms for fast and accurate human motion capture and playback
• Develop motion planning software and algorithms for humanoid, bipedal robots
• Develop algorithms that adapt well to imperfect state estimates and environmental uncertainty
• Design real-time trajectory optimizers, subject to geometric and dynamic constraints
• Effectively map human intent to robot action in a contact rich environment
• Minimize end-to-end latency in trajectory execution to improve robot reaction time
• Contribute to software architecture design, including interfaces between subsystems
• Ship production-quality, safety-critical software
• Collaborate with a team of exceptional individuals laser focused on bringing robotic automation to fruitionWhat You'll Bring
  • Production-quality, modern C++
  • Experience developing modern planning approaches such as search, sampling, continuous optimization and model predictive control on real robots
  • Robotics fundamentals, including geometry, linear algebra, multivariate calculus, kinematics, dynamics, probability, and statistics
  • Strong background in numerical optimization
  • Ability to rapidly prototype and test new algorithms
  • Shipped safety critical software for real-time applications in a fast-paced environment
  • Background in Computer Science/Engineering, Robotics, Physics, similar field(s) of study, or equivalent practical knowledgeCompensation and BenefitsAlong 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 programExpected Compensation: $120,000 - $360,000/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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice.
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