AI Safety Operator

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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. This role demands adaptability, customer service 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, and a flexible schedule that includes at least one weekend day. You may work Day, Afternoon, or Night shifts. The Afternoon and Night shift pays 15% in addition to the hourly base pay for the role.

• Operate Tesla engineering vehicles with FSD (Supervised) during 6–8 hour daily shifts, prioritizing passenger safety and comfort.
• Manage rider interactions (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).
• Travel domestically as needed to support testing in diverse cities and weather conditions.
• Provide feedback and suggest process improvements to optimize data collection.
• Write detailed daily drive reports documenting observations and issues.

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong situational awareness for hazards (e.g., cyclists, jaywalkers, obscured signage).
• 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.
• Overtime is 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.

• 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 – options with a $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 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 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.

$25.25 – $30.60 per hour + cash and stock awards + benefits.

Pay may vary depending on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of benefit plan participation will be provided upon offer.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing