What to Expect
We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our vehicle FSD (supervised) team. As an AI Safety Operator, you will be responsible for driving an engineering vehicle for extended periods, ride-sharing while conducting dynamic audio and camera data collection for testing and training purposes. This role requires a high level of flexibility, strong attention to detail, excellent driving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
This opportunity will require the flexibility of traveling to domestic destinations, as necessary. Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes at least one of your normal working days be a weekend day. Able to work a Day, Afternoon, or Night shift. The Afternoon and Night shift pays 10%-15% in addition to the hourly base pay for the role.
What You'll Do
Oversee daily operations of ride-hailing services including driver/rider management
Drive an engineering vehicle for extended hours in a designated area for data collection, 6 to 8 hours daily
Start/Stop recording devices and perform minor equipment/software debugging as needed
Analyze and report on the quality of data collected during each shift
Provide feedback and suggest process improvements to optimize data collection
Write detailed daily drive reports documenting observations and issues
Ensure the vehicle’s safety and operational status before every shift
A valid driver’s license is required and minimum 3 years of driving history required
Excellent attention to detail and highly observant during data collection
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Tech-savvy with experience managing tools for data collection and troubleshooting with advanced PC skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving Systems (ADS) is preferred
Overtime is also typical for this position but not guaranteed
This is a safety-sensitive position, subject to drug testing in accordance with Tesla policy and applicable law
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:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
We will accept applications for this job until September 06, 2026, after which this posting will be removed.
