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Software Engineer, AI Model Delivery

Tesla

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$140,000 - $390,000 a year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202692.9% approval+1% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The AI Deployments team at Tesla is focused on building systems that facilitate rapid model iteration and deployment to various hardware, including vehicles and robots. The team aims to enhance the speed and robustness of AI evaluations and deployments, impacting Tesla's Full Self-Driving and Optimus programs. This role involves working at the intersection of cloud services, build systems, and AI model runtime. The successful candidate will help define how models are shipped to millions of Tesla products worldwide.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience in application-layer development using Python, Go, and/or C++.
  • Solid foundation in concurrent programming, Linux systems, and networking.
  • Versatile builder with strong product instincts and the ability to solve broad asks optimally.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build high-impact systems that tighten the feedback loop between model training and real-world evaluation.
  • Select and implement technologies that optimize performance, cost, and robustness across deployment environments.
  • Collaborate with Firmware and Security teams to develop faster, more granular builds.
  • Build the metrics pipeline, dashboards, and alerts for complete visibility from device to cloud.

Benefits

  • Employees at Tesla are often offered day-one coverage with multiple medical options (some at $0 paycheck cost), dental/vision, company HSA contributions, a 401(k) match, and equity programs. Most roles also include paid time off and holidays, family-building support, employee assistance, commuter and childcare benefits, and access to discounts and wellness programs.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Tesla Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

644

FY2026

Approval rate

92.9%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,444

FY2026

Entry-level share

2.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+1%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-60%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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