ML Engineer — Autonomous Driving

Tesla·Palo Alto, CA

Machine LearningSeniorFull-time

$180K-$320KPosted 23 Jan 2026

About the Role

Tesla is hiring an ML Engineer for the Autopilot/FSD team. You will develop and optimize neural networks for perception, planning, and prediction that power Tesla's autonomous driving system deployed across millions of vehicles.

Requirements

4+ years in computer vision or autonomous systems
Strong skills in Python, C++, and PyTorch
Experience with 3D object detection and tracking
Understanding of sensor fusion and calibration
BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or Robotics

Nice to Have

Experience with BEV (Bird's Eye View) perception
Background in motion planning or trajectory prediction
Experience with real-time embedded systems
Familiarity with autonomous vehicle simulation

Benefits

Stock options

Health benefits

Employee vehicle program

On-site amenities

Professional development

Autopilot beta access

Skills

Autonomous DrivingComputer VisionPyTorchC++3D DetectionSensor Fusion

This listing was posted on 2026-01-23 and is almost certainly closed. It is kept for reference — check the employer’s own careers page for current openings.

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