Full-Time

Traffic Prediction & Routing Algorithms Engineer

Vehicle Controls

Posted on 4/26/2025

Tesla

Tesla

10,001+ employees

EVs and integrated renewable energy solutions

No salary listed

Palo Alto, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
Machine Learning
Go
Operations Research
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
  • Fluency with exploratory statistical analysis and testing on large data sets
  • Strong evidence of ability to ground-up design, analyze, and implement a forecasting or optimization scheme for any real-world application
  • Strong evidence of ability to collaborate cross-functionally, work hands-on, and execute on open-ended projects in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
  • Experience with using machine learning techniques on prediction problems
  • Proficiency in Python and Golang, and experience with collaborative code development
Responsibilities
  • Analysis of large-scale data and statistics from the Tesla fleet to inform traffic prediction and routing algorithms/features
  • Design, analysis, and prototype new algorithms and features to improve traffic prediction accuracy and customer experience
  • Collaborate with Tesla Navigation Software Engineers to implement, validate and deploy these algorithms at scale
  • Design and implement test plans, build pipelines and tools to ensure quality of trip planning algorithms deployed to our customers
  • Collaborate with Validation teams to ensure regression are prevented and rollouts are successful
  • Technical communication of analysis results and tradeoffs to decision makers and cross-functional teams
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with some flavor of traffic and routing algorithms, preferred

Tesla designs and sells electric vehicles and renewable energy products. Its cars (Model S, 3, X, Y, and Roadster) run on battery power, with a semi-autonomous Autopilot driving system and a global network of fast-charging stations called Superchargers. The company also provides solar panels, Solar Roof, and energy storage products (Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack) to generate and store clean energy for homes and businesses. Tesla operates with a vertically integrated model, manufacturing key components (batteries, drivetrains) and selling directly to customers via its website and stores, while earning revenue from vehicle and energy product sales and regulatory credits. Its goal is to speed up the world’s transition to sustainable energy by combining mobility and energy solutions in one ecosystem.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Tesla Semi targets 50,000 annual capacity, potentially generating $14 billion yearly revenue.
  • 1.3 million Full Self-Driving subscribers and robotaxi pilots in Austin, Dallas, Houston.
  • 200MW/800MWh Megapack project in South Australia expands energy storage market presence.

What critics are saying

  • Trailing P/E of 400 unsupported by FY2025 revenue decline of 2.93%.
  • 218,868 vehicle recall for delayed rearview camera images increases regulatory scrutiny.
  • BYD opens 20 Canadian dealerships within year, eroding affordable EV market share.

What makes Tesla unique

  • Vertically integrated battery and drivetrain manufacturing reduces costs and quality control.
  • Tesla Semi achieves 50% lower operating costs per mile than diesel competitors.
  • Direct-to-consumer sales model and Supercharger network create ecosystem lock-in advantage.

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