Tesla, Inc

Software Engineer, AI Systems Performance Modeling, Dojo

Tesla, Inc$132K — $390K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Strong proficiency in C++ for high-performance simulations
  • Understanding of ML models, compute architecture, memory hierarchy, and dataflows
  • Experience in system-level simulation or ML workload optimization
  • Knowledge of kernel development and hardware accelerator deployment
  • Familiarity with analytical simulation techniques
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop simulation frameworks to model performance of AI accelerators
  • Simulate and analyze execution of large-scale ML workloads on compute nodes
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure simulations meet real-world AI training needs
  • Design tests to evaluate trade-offs in system memory and compute
  • Build and maintain tools for simulation development and integration
  • Conduct performance analysis to identify bottlenecks and suggest optimizations
  • Stay updated on advancements in ML architectures and simulation techniques
  • Participate in code reviews and testing for simulation robustness

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans with $0 payroll deductions
  • Family-building and fertility support
  • Dental and vision plans with optional $0 contributions
  • 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
  • Sick and vacation time with paid holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting resources
  • Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives
  • Commuter benefits and employee discounts
Full Job Description
Join Tesla's Dojo Performance Team to design and optimize cutting-edge system-level simulation frameworks for AI accelerators. You will simulate the performance of thousands of Dojo compute nodes operating in parallel to drive state-of-the-art machine learning (ML) workloads. This role centers on modeling large-scale AI training systems, to evaluate performance of new kernels and mapping strategies. By analyzing trade-offs between memory, compute, and communication across system resources, you will help push the boundaries of AI performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities
  • Develop system-level simulation frameworks to model the performance of massively parallel AI accelerators, including compute distribution, memory hierarchy, interconnects, and dataflow
  • Simulate and analyze how large-scale ML workloads, from FSD to LLMs, are mapped and executed across thousands of Dojo compute nodes
  • Collaborate with ML architects, kernel developers, and system engineers to ensure simulations reflect real-world AI training requirements
  • Design and implement tests to evaluate trade-offs in system resources, including memory bandwidth, capacity, latency, and compute, to optimize performance for large-scale AI workloads
  • Build and maintain software tools and frameworks to support simulation development, testing, and integration
  • Conduct performance analysis to identify bottlenecks and propose system-level optimizations
  • Stay current with advancements in ML model architectures, parallel computing, and system-level simulation techniques
  • Participate in code reviews, debugging, and testing to ensure robust and scalable simulation frameworks


Requirements
  • Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or proof of exceptional skills in related fields, or equivalent experience
  • Strong proficiency in C++ for developing high-performance simulation frameworks
  • Solid understanding of ML/deep learning model architectures, including how models are partitioned and mapped across multiple devices. Good understanding in Compute Architecture, Memory Hierarchy, and Dataflows
  • Experience in system-level simulation, parallel computing, or ML workload optimization
  • Knowledge of kernel development processes and how ML workloads are deployed on hardware accelerators
  • Familiarity with analytical simulation techniques for modeling high-level system behavior
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and propose innovative solutions
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including ML researchers, architects, and engineers
  • Ability to work onsite in our Palo Alto, CA office


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

      $132,000 - $390,000/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.


About Tesla, Inc

Tesla Motors specializes in developing a full range of electric vehicles. Tesla Motors was started by a group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and strives to create a revolution and accelerate the world’s transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. Tesla vehicles are EVs (electric vehicles), which are transforming the way people drive and move. Tesla has gone public as of June 29, 2010, and has a market cap of $34.32 billion. Tesla Motors’ goal is to increase the number and variety of EVs through three strategies. The first is to sell its own branded vehicle through its showrooms. The second is to sell premium, high-quality, patented electric components to other automakers. Lastly, it serves as a “catalyst and positive example to other automakers.” There has already been a movement in the EV market with the push of the GM Volt, rumored to have been inspired by the Tesla Roadster.

Tesla, Inc Careers

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Learn more about Tesla, Inc
Size
70,757 employees
Market Cap
$350.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$690 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+50.4%
Revenue
$31.5 billion
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