AI Safety Operator

What to Expect

We are looking for a highly motivated self‑starter to join our vehicle FSD (supervised) team. As an AI Safety Operator, you will be responsible for driving an engineering vehicle during extended periods, ride‑sharing while collecting dynamic audio and camera data for testing and training. This role requires a high level of flexibility, strong attention to detail, excellent driving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

This opportunity requires flexibility to travel to domestic destinations as necessary and the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes at least one normal working day or a weekend day. You must be able to work a day, afternoon, or night shift. The afternoon and night shifts pay 10 %–15 % extra on top of the hourly base pay.

• Oversee daily operations of ride‑hailing services including driver/rider management.
• Drive an engineering vehicle for extended hours (6–8 hours daily) in a designated area for data collection.
• 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.
• Write detailed daily drive reports documenting observations and issues.
• Ensure the vehicle's safety and operational status before every shift.

• A valid driver's license (minimum 3 years of driving history).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong observational skills during data collection.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Tech‑savvy with experience managing tools for data collection and troubleshooting advanced PC skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with ADAS and ADS (preferred).
• Overtime is typically required but not guaranteed.
• 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:

• Medical plans – plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with a $0 paycheck contribution.
• Company‑paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible medical plan with HSA.
• Healthcare and dependent‑care 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: 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.

• Test Operator I – $25.25–$27.60/hour.
• Test Operator II – $28.75–$30.60/hour.

+ cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.