Tesla, Inc

Software Engineer, Mobile Robotics Controls

Tesla, Inc$100K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Control Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in robotic motion control or closely related domains
  • Strong theoretical foundation in control systems, mobile robotics, and optimization
  • Practical experience in robot dynamics modeling, system identification, and real-time control implementation
  • Proven track record of improving system accuracy, robustness, or efficiency
  • Comfortable in fast-paced development environments using Git and standard CI tools
  • Experience with real-time, multithreaded C/C++ software on Linux platforms

Responsibilities

  • Develop motion control strategies for various industrial robotic platforms
  • Design and implement controllers using simulation tools or custom C++/Python code
  • Contribute to system debugging, parameter tuning, and performance improvement
  • Collaborate with perception, planning, and software integration teams
  • Own the end-to-end design and implementation of features from prototype to production

Benefits

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company paid HSA contribution when enrolled in High Deductible Aetna medical plan
  • 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Company paid insurance for life, AD&D, and disability
  • Sick and vacation time, plus paid holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits for critical illness, accident insurance, and legal services
  • Commuter benefits and employee discounts
Full Job Description
Tesla's Robotics Software Engineering team is responsible for the design and development of robotic controls and fleet management systems for Tesla's manufacturing, material flow, and logistic use cases. This includes the management of AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), ASRSs (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems), conveyor systems, and the potential usage of Optimus on the factory floor.
We are seeking a software engineer to have strong experience in robotic kinematics/dynamics modeling, motion control algorithm design (including classical and model-based approaches), and hands-on deployment in real-world projects, who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing motion control systems for autonomous and industrial robots., as well as address sustaining engineering needs. This role requires sitting onsite full time in Austin, TX, and frequent travel to Tesla factories worldwide.

Responsibilities
  • Develop motion control strategies for various industrial robotic platforms, including wheeled mobile robots and industrial material handler platform
  • Design and implement controllers such as PID, MPC, LQR, and trajectory generation algorithms using simulation tools or custom C++/Python code
  • Contribute to system debugging, parameter tuning, and continuous performance improvement
  • Collaborate with perception, planning, and software integration teams to achieve system-level performance goals
  • Contribute to and take ownership of the end-to-end design and implementation of features from early prototype to production release


Requirements
  • Degree in Control Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in robotic motion control or closely related domains
  • Strong theoretical foundation in control systems, mobile robotics, and optimization
  • Practical experience in robot dynamics modeling, system identification, and real-time control implementation; involvement in commercial or research projects with autonomous navigation or industrial robots is preferred
  • Proven track record of improving system accuracy, robustness, or efficiency
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative development environments using Git and standard CI tools, with emphasis on documentation and testing standards
  • Experience developing real-time, multithreaded C/C++ software on Linux platforms; familiarity with RTPreempt and kernel configuration is a plus
  • Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%


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

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    70,757 employees
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    Net Income
    $690 million
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    2003
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