Technical Artist, Simulation, Self-Driving
Description For Technical Artist, Simulation, Self-Driving
Tesla's Autopilot team is seeking a Technical Artist specializing in Simulation for their Self-Driving technology division. This role combines artistic creativity with technical expertise to develop photorealistic, procedural environments that test and improve Tesla's Full Self Driving capabilities. You'll be working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and automotive innovation, creating virtual worlds that help train neural networks for autonomous driving.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to impact the future of autonomous vehicles directly. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of artists, technical artists, and simulation engineers to expand the coverage of Tesla's virtual testing environments. Your work will be crucial in ensuring the safety and reliability of Tesla's self-driving technology by creating realistic simulations that challenge and improve the system's capabilities.
The role requires a unique blend of technical and creative skills, including expertise in tools like Houdini, Maya, and Python, combined with a deep understanding of ML and neural network training. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology and proprietary data to create sophisticated simulation environments that help validate and improve Tesla's self-driving capabilities.
Tesla offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, equity opportunities, and extensive health coverage. The company's commitment to sustainable transportation and autonomous technology makes this an ideal position for someone passionate about shaping the future of mobility. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, you'll be working alongside some of the industry's brightest minds in autonomous vehicle development.
Responsibilities For Technical Artist, Simulation, Self-Driving
- Use Houdini, Maya and in-house tools to create large, detailed road networks and associated assets in a procedural manner
- Utilize proprietary fleet data sources, neural network outputs and 3rd party spatial data to maximize location coverage
- Respond to data requirements and Full Self Driving product direction by providing realistic environments and assets
- Work closely with the AP Simulation team to continuously improve and automate asset creation workflows
Requirements For Technical Artist, Simulation, Self-Driving
- Portfolio and/or code examples demonstrating large-scale generation of procedural environments
- Excellent knowledge of Houdini, Python and Vex
- Extensive experience with automated 3D production pipelines and CI as used in film and game development
- Understanding of high performance assets in relation to ray traced rendering and graphics pipelines
- Solid analytical & spatial math skills related to road topology and geometry generation
- Experience with Git, GitHub Automation, Linux and Docker
- Proficiency with C++ and game/simulation engine programming
- Understanding of vision-based ML and experience with NN training
Benefits For Technical Artist, Simulation, Self-Driving
- 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
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
