Robotics Software Engineer, Optimus

• Develop 3D perception: point-cloud acquisition, multi-view registration, surface reconstruction, normal estimation, and conversion of scans into robot test targets
• Design and build robot software for test automation: motion planning, hand-eye calibration, sensor integration, and force/position control
• Integrate multi-vendor hardware (robot arms, 3D cameras, motion stages, force sensors, DAQ) behind maintainable software interfaces
• Build data collection pipelines: synchronized multi-sensor acquisition, metadata and traceability, and structured storage
• Analyze test data: signal processing, statistics, repeatability and uncertainty studies, and clear reports for engineering decisions
• Own system accuracy: error budgets, calibration, and verification against reference standards
• Set software quality practices: testing, hardware-in-the-loop, logging, and documentation
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and product teams; mentor other engineers as the team grows

• Degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years in software engineering with 3+ years on physical robots, automation, or test/measurement systems
• Hands-on 3D point-cloud experience: registration (ICP, feature- or fiducial-based), filtering, segmentation, normal estimation, meshing. Tools such as Open3D, PCL, and OpenCV
• Camera and 3D sensor calibration: intrinsics, hand-eye, and robot-to-camera frame alignment
• Strong Python (including NumPy, pandas, SciPy); C++ for performance-critical code
• Solid robotics fundamentals: kinematics, motion planning, and control
• Hands-on experience bringing up hardware and integrating vendor SDKs on Linux
• Data analysis skills: experimental design, statistics, and measurement uncertainty
• Clear technical writing and cross-functional communication

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

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.