Software Engineer, Drivers & Control Plane, Dojo

As part of a small, experienced team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Tesla's cutting-edge Dojo Supercomputer, playing a key role in shaping the future of autonomous driving, Optimus, and real-world AI. You will play a crucial role in optimizing Tesla's neural network training by developing user-space and kernel drivers for our upcoming in-house custom-silicon supercomputer systems. You will be responsible for building and enhancing the drivers and control plane that power the Dojo distributed training system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize device drivers to enable seamless interaction between software and hardware in the Dojo distributed system
• Enhance the reliability and performance of the entire control plane stack, from drivers to cluster monitoring and repair routines
• Work closely with researchers and Dojo software engineers to profile applications, identify bottlenecks, and improve the performance of application and hardware interaction
• Collaborate with the Dojo hardware team to understand the architecture of current custom silicon and propose driver optimizations and future hardware improvements

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Extensive experience with C++ and C programming languages
• Strong background in user-space or kernel device driver development, especially in PCIe-based systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

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

$120,000 - $360,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + 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.