Tesla · 1 week ago
Data Project Manager, Optimus
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $186K/yrTesla is seeking a Data Project Manager to oversee the creation, scaling, and maintenance of AI datasets for the Optimus project. The role involves managing data collection projects, ensuring high-quality datasets, and collaborating with various teams to meet AI development goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead projects from planning to delivery through coordinating collection resources, troubleshooting and resolving bottlenecks, and making sure datasets meet requirements for AI development
Create and run regular data validation checks to catch errors or inconsistencies in the dataset. Fix issues fast and build processes to stop them from happening again
Optimize ways to collect more data, faster, without sacrificing quality. Automate repetitive tasks where it makes sense
Translate dashboards and metrics into plain English for stakeholders. Convey progress updates, what’s working, what’s not, and act upon those insights
Work with engineers, data collection operators, and more to communicate and prioritize data needs
Stay ahead of tools and trends in data collection. Propose and test out new technology and processes that could speed up workflows or improve dataset quality & diversity
Qualification
Required
Experience managing data-heavy projects (AI/ML datasets, large-scale collection, or data pipelines)
Comfort with JIRA, Excel, Confluence. Bonus points for SQL, Python, or data viz tools
Ability to rally teams, manage chaos, and hit deadlines without burning out yourself or your teammates
Experience creating and maintaining dashboards that provide stakeholders with important insights
Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
Preferred
Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or sensor data a plus
Benefits
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 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 (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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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