AI Safety Operator

Tesla•Austin, TX

About The Position

Join Tesla’s vehicle operations team to support Tesla's Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Full Self-Driving (FSD) (Supervised), in real-world ride-sharing scenarios. You’ll act as the bridge between FSD (Supervised) and passengers, ensuring seamless pickups, drop-offs, and route navigation in dynamic environments. You will be responsible for driving an engineering vehicle for extended periods, conducting dynamic audio and camera data collection for testing and training purposes This role demands adaptability, customer service skills, strong attention to detail, excellent driving skills and a commitment to refining ADAS technology through hands-on passenger interactions. This opportunity will require the flexibility of traveling to domestic destinations, as necessary. Schedules available are listed below. Flexible start and end times. The afternoon and night shifts pay 10% in addition to the hourly base pay for the role. This opportunity will require the flexibility of traveling to domestic or international destinations, as necessary. Schedules available are listed below. Flexible start and end times. The afternoon and night shifts pay 10% in addition to the hourly base pay for the role. Friday - Monday Day Shift: 6:00AM - 5:00PM Afternoon Shift: 2:00PM - 1:00AM Night Shift: 10:00PM - 9:00AM Sunday - Thursday and Tuesday - Saturday Day Shift: 6:00AM - 3:00PM or 8:00AM - 5:00PM Afternoon Shift: 2:00PM - 11:00PM or 4:00PM - 1:00AM Night Shift: 12:00AM - 9:00AM

Requirements

Valid driver's license required
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Excellent attention to detail, strong situational awareness, and highly observant during data collection
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)
Ability to work a flexible schedule including Day/Night shifts and at least one day per weekend. 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

Responsibilities

Operate Tesla engineering vehicles with FSD (Supervised) during 6–8 hour daily shifts, prioritizing data collection, passenger safety and comfort
Manage rider interactions with excellent customer service (e.g., greetings, route adjustments, troubleshooting passenger concerns)
Navigate environments (e.g., construction zones, pedestrian-heavy areas, traffic congestion) while monitoring FSD (Supervised) performance, and intervene as necessary to ensure safe operations
Ensure vehicle readiness via pre-shift safety checks (sensor calibration, software status, cleanliness)
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

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