What To Expect
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As a member of the Dojo Machine Learning team, you will be responsible for enabling Tesla's neural networks to train efficiently on our upcoming in-house custom silicon supercomputer systems. Join a small team of experienced developers in optimizing and scaling the deployment of our Pytorch derived neural networks on Tesla's custom massively parallel Dojo accelerators. Work with many of the same great engineers who delivered Tesla's custom FSD Computer. The ideal candidate has experience with writing software for large distributed systems.
What You'll Do
Understand and model the end-to-end training performance of the Autopilot Software team's Pytorch-derived neural networks on the Dojo system Develop software that scales and improves training performance based on your analysis of the bottlenecks Collaborate with the Dojo HW team to understand current HW architecture and propose future improvements
What You'll Bring
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant field of study with a graduation date between December 2025 – May 2026 Strong C++ skills are required Experience with Python and distributed systems is very helpful Familiarity with neural networks or the internals of Pytorch is nice to have Performance analysis experience Experience coding parallel programs
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
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 an option with a $0 payroll contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick time after 90 days of employment 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 Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$100,000 - $150,000/annual salary + benefits
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.
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