Rendering Engineer, Tesla SI Simulation

Simulation EngineerFull autonomy is of critical importance to Tesla's mission. As a member of TeslaSI's Simulation team, you will be in a unique position to accelerate the pace at which Autopilot improves over time. The main ways in which the simulation team realizes this is through building tools that enable TeslaSI developers to perform virtual test drives instead of real ones, testing all Autopilot software releases for regressive behavior and generating synthetic data sets for neural network training.The foundation on which we build these elements is our simulation environment.

We develop photorealistic worlds for our virtual car to drive in, enabling our developers to iterate faster and rely less on real-world testing. We strive for perfect correlation to real-world vehicle behavior and work with TeslaSI Software Engineers to improve both Autopilot and the simulator over time. Our group is a cross-disciplinary team with people from various backgrounds and fields of expertise, like CS generalists, mechanical engineers, game developers, and computer graphics artists.

As a member on this team, you will be challenged to learn about all these different disciplines and use your own expertise to further improve the scope and usability of our tools.As a Simulation Engineer, you will contribute to the development of TeslaSI simulation by enabling and supporting the creation of photo realistic 3D scenes that can accurately model the driving experience in a wide range of locales and conditions.ResponsibilitiesContribute to the development of a modular, scalable simulation platformWork with all members of the TeslaSI team to understand the simulation requirements and develop tools to meet those needsEnhance the realism and performance of our in-house GPU ray tracerImplement algorithms enabling real-time rendering of realistic scenes with complex lighting environmentsImprove existing tools and features that enable the reproduction in Autopilot behavior in simulationRequirementsExtensive knowledge of light transport, appearance models, and color scienceExperience researching, developing, and optimizing state of the art ray tracing techniques such as next even estimation (NEE), reservoir importance sampling (RIS), and multiple importance sampling (MIS)Knowledge of modern graphics APIs and shader languagesExperience working with training frameworks and understanding of modern machine learning conceptsExperience with optimization across CPU and GPUConfidence with modern C++Experience with modern physically based rendering enginesExcellent mathematics skills, including proficiency with linear algebra, calculus, and probabilityDeep understanding of tradeoffs in engine performance, scalability, and maintainabilityExperience with supporting tools, such as exporters, terrain editors, and GPU debuggersCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong 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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programEarned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)Expected Compensation $118,000 - $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.