Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Audio DSP Algorithms Engineer - Autonomous Products

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in embedded C and C++ programming, board bring-up, profiling, optimization, simulation, and software-only and hardware/software integration testing.
At least 5 years of proficiency in MATLAB or Python for algorithm development, simulation, and data analysis.
At least 5 years of experience applying machine learning to audio applications in production.
Strong mathematical skills, including advanced linear algebra, calculus, and optimization.
A collaborative mindset and demonstrated experience designing and implementing at least one of the following on embedded platforms: beamforming (MVDR or GSC), multichannel Wiener filtering, multichannel blind source separation, acoustic echo cancellation, noise suppression, Kalman filtering, or adaptive filtering.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of contributing to and leading complex technical projects.
Ability to articulate complex technical concepts and work effectively with cross-functional team members to reach fact-based decisions.
Deep signal-processing intuition regarding time/frequency duality, discrete-time signal processing, and implementation on fixed- and floating-point architectures.
Solid acoustics intuition, including understanding of audio quality and objective and subjective evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

Design and develop audio signal processing for vehicles and robots, including playback rendering and microphone-capture processing for human and machine listening.
Contribute to the architecture of the end-to-end audio-processing pipeline and collaborate on defining algorithm blocks and their integration.
Shape the technical roadmap for audio algorithms in partnership with team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
Mentor and guide fellow engineers, fostering a shared culture of technical excellence and innovation.
Serve as a subject matter expert in audio algorithms, signal processing, and/or machine learning, providing technical guidance and influencing decisions across hardware, software, and acoustics teams.
Own key algorithm components throughout their lifecycle, from prototyping in MATLAB or Python to optimized C and C++ implementation and validation.
Promote and contribute to best practices for algorithm development, tuning, and validation.
Lead investigations into complex performance issues and collaborate on solutions across the technology stack.
Apply knowledge of machine-learning architecture design, data analysis, and training and evaluation methodologies.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with signal detection and estimation, spatial audio, crosstalk cancellation, wind-noise suppression, blind dereverberation, direction-of-arrival estimation, acoustic event detection, or keyword spotting.
Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow, machine learning for embedded systems, or the full development cycle from model design through deployment.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	279342
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a senior and influential Audio DSP Algorithms Engineer to help shape the future of our vehicle and robotics audio experience. As a key member of our audio team, you will play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of core audio algorithms. This role requires a deep mathematical foundation in signal processing and a strategic understanding of embedded systems. You will thrive in Tesla's collaborative, fast-paced environment, contributing to a team dedicated to innovation and spectacular achievement.

Job Responsibilities

Play a key role in designing and developing cutting-edge audio signal processing for next-generation Tesla vehicles and robots, including playback rendering and mic capture processing for human and machine listening
Contribute to the architecture of the end-to-end audio processing pipeline, collaborating with the team to define algorithm blocks and their integration
Help shape the technical roadmap for audio algorithms by partnering with team members and cross-functional stakeholders
Mentor and guide fellow engineers, fostering a shared culture of technical excellence and innovation
Act as a subject matter expert on audio algorithms with signal processing and/or machine learning, providing technical guidance and influencing decisions across hardware, software, and acoustics teams
Take ownership of key algorithm components through their entire lifecycle, from prototyping in MATLAB/Python to optimized C/C++ implementation and validation
Promote and contribute to best practices for algorithm development, tuning, and validation to ensure world-class audio quality
Practical and theoretical knowledge of machine learning architecture design, data analysis, and training/evaluation methodologies
Lead investigations into complex performance issues, working collaboratively to find solutions across the entire tech stack

Job Requirements

5+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ programming, board bring-up, profiling, optimization, simulation, and various levels of testing (SW only, HW/SW integration, etc.)
5+ years of expert-level proficiency in MATLAB or Python for algorithm development, simulation, and data analysis
5+ years of experience in machine learning for audio applications in production
Strong mathematical skills, including advanced linear algebra, calculus, and optimization
A collaborative mindset with demonstrated experience designing and implementing one or more of the following on embedded platforms: beamforming – MVDR, GSC, multichannel Wiener filter – multichannel blind source separation, acoustic echo cancellation, noise suppression, Kalman filter, adaptive filters
Strong problem-solving skills, with a desire to innovate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and proven track record of contributing to and leading complex technical projects
Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts and work effectively with cross-functional team members to reach fact-based decisions
Deep signal processing intuition regarding time/frequency duality, discrete-time signal processing, and implementation on fixed/floating-point architectures
Solid acoustics intuition, understanding audio quality & evaluation, including objective and subjective methods
Experience with the following is a plus: signal detection and estimation, spatial audio, crosstalk cancellation, wind noise suppression, blind dereverberation, direction of arrival estimation, acoustic event detection, keyword spotting, Pytorch or Tensorflow, machine learning for embedded systems, full development cycle from model design to deployment

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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