Staff Performance Modeling Engineer, Dojo

📍Palo Alto, California
Posted: 2025-03-27
Tesla is hiring Staff Performance Modeling Engineer, Dojo
What to Expect

As a member of the Dojo Machine Learning team, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing chip and system level simulation infrastructure for AI training workloads. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer architecture, analytical and cycle-based simulation, and AI workloads, with a passion for high-performance computing and complex systems modeling.  

What You’ll Do
  • Develop and validate microarchitecture simulations of a massively parallel machine for AI training, including system architecture, core architecture, memory hierarchy, and interconnects  
  • Performance correlation, evaluation and debug of existing and future hardware implementations 
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand the requirements of the simulation and ensure that it accurately models the behavior of the system  
  • Develop and maintain software frameworks and tools to support testing and deployment  
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software  
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AI workloads, computer architecture, and simulation techniques  
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability   
  • 3+ years of experience in simulation development, computer architecture, and AI workloads  
  • Strong understanding of CPU and/or GPU microarchitecture, including pipelining, caching, and memory hierarchy  
  • Experience with analytical and cycle-based simulation techniques, including modeling of complex systems and validation of simulation results  
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as C++ and Python. Parallel and distributed programming skills are a strong plus.  
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions  
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with Architects, Engineers, and Researchers  
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

$120,000 - $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.



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Salary
USD 120,000 per year USD 360,000 per year
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