AI Safety Operator

What to Expect

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 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 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday – Monday:
  Afternoon Shift 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM
• Friday – Monday:
  Night Shift 10:00 PM – 9:00 AM
• Sunday – Thursday and Tuesday – Saturday:
  Day Shift 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sunday – Thursday and Tuesday – Saturday:
  Afternoon Shift 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM or 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
• Sunday – Thursday and Tuesday – Saturday:
  Night Shift 12:00 AM – 9:00 AM

• 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.

• 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.

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans – 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options with a $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑Paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 / Aff. 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.