Simulation Scenario Creator, Autopilot
Company: Tesla, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: March 12, 2025
Job Description:
We are looking for a driven team member to contribute to the
development of our Autopilot/Full Self Driving software at Tesla to
accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. This
person reviews videos to create simulation scenarios that
contribute to our deep learning network. In this role you will work
with in-house tools to increase coverage of our virtual world.You
will be working with new 3D editor technologies, like Unreal Engine
and Unity game editors - the ideal candidate will know these
concepts. The perfect candidate for this role is adaptable, can
apply logic to multiple different scenarios, is attentive to
detail, has experience with computers and other software, and
enjoys a fast-paced work environment. This team provides all
on-site training to help you be successful in this role.The
simulation scenario creation team's goal is to recreate the real
world to provide a comprehensive playground for Autopilot. The team
builds a robust and accurate simulation with physics,
photorealistic rendering, and intelligent actors to allow thorough
testing and accelerated development.What You'll Do
- Use 3D Web & YAML and in-house tools to create high-value
simulation scenarios
- Identify areas for improvement in the tooling interface or
ontologies
- Understand basic principles of programming and machine learning
to support reasoning during the creation process
- Make judgement calls on difficult edge cases that might come up
during creationWhat You'll Bring
- Experience using computers, command-line interface, git or any
source control
- Must be reliable, have initiative, and professional while able
to work independently and on a team
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly and be
able to prioritize assignments
- Able to follow directions, detail-oriented, patient, and
quality focused
- Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal
skills
- Experience in the Video Game Industry (Level and Gameplay
design) preferred
- Bonus: Experience with 3D Editors (or Web Equivalent) like
Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, 3DS Max or EquivalentCompensation 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$21.60
- $44.40/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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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Keywords: Tesla, Inc., Palo Alto , Simulation Scenario Creator, Autopilot, Other , Palo Alto, California
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