Software Engineer, Frontend, AI Tooling

Tesla

Palo Alto, USonsite$140k-$360k/yrPosted Jul 23, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listedReposted 11×, possible evergreen/ghost posting

Skills

javascriptreact

About the role

What to Expect

As a member of the Autopilot AI Tooling team, you will design and implement a powerful, diverse set of tools that fuel our machine learning workflows and propel Robotaxi and Optimus forward. You’ll work side-by-side with some of the world’s best AI researchers and machine learning experts, driving Tesla’s mission toward a fully self-driving future.

The systems you build will have a direct, high-impact effect on our fleet’s ability to sense, perceive, and understand the world around it. Our tools automate the entire end-to-end workflows of training, validation, and production of Autopilot neural networks and Optimus - accelerating progress at a massive scale.

As an Engineer on the AI Tooling team, you’ll bring elite software engineering skills to make an immediate contribution to our critical tooling systems. Knowledge of machine learning, computer vision, or neural networks is a plus but not required. Strong candidates are either outstanding software generalists or exceptionally strong specialists in back-end or front-end engineering.

What You'll Do

Design and implement web-based tools for data visualization and data labeling

Work on our remote tele-op tool (live streaming video, audio and remotely controlling Robotaxis)

Work on visualizations of Autopilot clips (camera streams, vehicle signals, Autopilot predictions)

Work on our data annotation tools (segmentation, 3d spatial labelling, Digital Optimus)

Work on our management tools for our engineering fleet vehicles and test drivers

Work closely with data analysts to understand UX challenges and suggest improvements

Work closely with backend engineers to seamlessly integrate with frontend systems

Work closely with AI researchers to build efficient and intuitive UI that accelerate their workflows

What You'll Bring

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability

Strong understanding of JavaScript and React

Experience with 2d/3d graphics via OpenGL, WebGL, THREE.js or equivalent

Strong UI, design, and UX sensibilities

Proven record of delivering impactful UIs and features

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:

Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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

$140,000 - $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.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

Compensation

This Frontend Engineer role pays $140k-$360k/yr. Within typical range for frontend engineer roles in United States.

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