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. As an AI Safety Operator, 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, strong customer service skills, and a steadfast commitment to refining ADAS technology through hands-on passenger interactions.

This opportunity will require the flexibility of traveling to domestic destinations, as necessary. You'll also need the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes at least one weekend day, across Day, Afternoon, or Night shifts. Afternoon and Night shifts offer an additional 10-15% pay.

What You'll Do

• Operate Tesla engineering vehicles with FSD (Supervised) during 6–8 hour daily shifts, prioritizing passenger safety and comfort.
• Manage rider interactions including greetings, route adjustments, and troubleshooting passenger concerns.
• Navigate challenging environments such as construction zones, pedestrian-heavy areas, and traffic congestion while monitoring FSD (Supervised) performance. Intervene as necessary to ensure safe operations.
• Ensure vehicle readiness through comprehensive pre-shift safety checks, including sensor calibration, software status, and cleanliness.
• Travel domestically as needed to support testing in diverse cities and varying weather conditions.
• Provide detailed feedback and suggest process improvements to optimize data collection and system performance.
• Write thorough daily drive reports documenting all observations and issues encountered.

What You'll Bring

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Strong situational awareness is crucial for identifying and reacting to hazards such as cyclists, jaywalkers, and obscured signage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential for clear reporting and passenger interaction.
• Tech-savvy with demonstrated experience managing tools for data collection and proficient 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.

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 with options for $0 payroll deduction.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options for 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 including 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.

Key skills/competency

• ADAS Operation
• FSD Monitoring
• Vehicle Operations
• Passenger Safety
• Situational Awareness
• Data Collection
• Troubleshooting
• Customer Service
• Written Communication
• Navigation Expertise