AI Safety Operator

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 What You'll Bring • 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 Benefits Compensation and 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 • 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 Expected Compensation • Test Operator I - $22.73 - $24.84/hour • Test Operator II - $25.88 - $27.54/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels 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. We will accept applications for this job until September 30, 2026, after which this posting will be removed.