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2mo ago

Machine Learning Engineer, Destination & Special Behaviors, Self-Driving

Tesla Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA

2mo ago Closed

$176k - $420k/yr Full time Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Machine Learning

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 18, 2026).

Job Description

Tesla is seeking an experienced applied Machine Learning Engineer to help build robust end-to-end learning-based self-driving models for robotics and vehicle autonomy, onsite in Palo Alto, CA.

Responsibilities

Develop novel techniques to robustly manage start-of-trip and end-of-trip Robotaxi behaviors at scale
Leverage millions of miles of driving data and interventions to build a robust, scalable end-to-end learning-based self-driving system
Apply cutting-edge methods from generative modeling, imitation learning, and reinforcement learning to improve planning and reasoning for driving models
Collaborate across ground-truth generation, ML model training, and on-vehicle deployment
Experiment with data generation and fleet data collection to enhance training data diversity and quality
Integrate production-grade, safety-critical software with vehicle firmware for deployment across Tesla's fleet

Requirements

Strong experience with Python, any major deep learning framework, and software engineering best practices
In-depth knowledge of modern deep learning architectures, optimization techniques, and model alignment
Proven experience deploying production ML models for self-driving and robotics at scale
Experience with C++ is a plus for vehicle firmware integration and shipping projects

Technologies

Python
C++

Benefits

Medical plans with plan options that involve no employee payroll deductions
Family-building, fertility assistance, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental and vision coverage with options that require zero after-tax contributions
Company paid Health Savings Account contributions when enrolled in a high deductible medical plan with an HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling for salaried roles with accrued hours for hourly positions
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft and legal services, and pet insurance
Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits and employee discounts and perks program

What to expect

Tesla seeks an experienced applied ML engineer to build models that deliver robust robotics-enabled autonomy across current and future vehicle generations. You will work on a lean team with few boundaries and have access to one of the world’s largest training clusters; your work will be shipped to and used by millions of Tesla customers.

Expected compensation

Salary range: USD 176,000 - 420,000 per year, plus cash and stock awards and benefits
Pay may vary based on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience; total compensation may include additional elements
Details about participation in benefit plans will be provided if an employment offer is extended

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