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Tesla · 1 month ago

AI Safety Operator (Part Time)

positionAustin, TX
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Tesla is seeking an AI Safety Operator to support its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) in real-world ride-sharing scenarios. This role involves ensuring passenger safety and comfort while operating Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving technology, as well as managing rider interactions and providing feedback for process improvements.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Situational awarenessData collection toolsAdvanced PC skillsValid driver’s licenseCustomer service skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

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
Ability to work the following weekend night shift schedule, flexible upon requests of the business
This is a safety-sensitive position, subject to drug testing in accordance with Tesla policy and applicable law

Benefits

401(k) with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time
Tesla Babies program
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Pet Insurance

Company

Tesla

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Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
dateFounded in 2003
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.tesla.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (2113)
2023 (1304)
2022 (1227)
2021 (1102)
2020 (723)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$20.12B
Key Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M

Leadership Team

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Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
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Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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