Systems Engineer, Collision Avoidance, Autonomy & Robotics

Join us to build the safest robotaxi in the world. Tesla Autopilot is pioneering the future of autonomous driving technology and pushing the frontier of best-in-class collision avoidance and safety. In addition to Tesla's EuroNCAP 5-Star Safety Rating and IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award, our team has a strong emphasis on both proactive and reactive safety as we build the software for Tesla robotaxi.
This role demands exceptional technical rigor, a passion for safety, and the ability to translate theoretical concepts into robust, production-quality code.

Responsibilities

• You will design, implement, and validate safety-critical C++ software for Tesla's autonomous vehicle systems
• You'll work closely with machine learning engineers to co-design software at the intersection of AI, robotics, and active safety, and integrate vehicle and neural network signals to produce world-class collision avoidance, ensuring our robotaxi operates flawlessly in complex real-world scenarios
• Work with real world, track test, and simulation testing teams to validate software and collect telemetry to iteratively improve the active safety system

Requirements

• Proficiency in writing production-quality code in C++, preferably in a safety-critical field
• Proficiency in Python is desirable
• Passion for improving the safety of driving worldwide

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
$132,000 - $390,000/annual salary + 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.