AI Safety Operator

Tesla; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction

401(k) with employer match

Paid Holidays

Employee discounts and perks program

Job summary

Tesla is seeking an AI Safety Operator in San Antonio, Texas. As part of the FSD team, you will drive vehicles for dynamic data collection, requiring flexibility and excellent driving skills. The role offers a competitive salary with significant benefits, starting from day one.

The ideal candidate will have a valid driver’s license, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and tech-savviness—including proficiency with Microsoft Office. Overtime may be required, and this is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and minimum 3 years of driving history required.
• Highly observant during data collection.
• Familiarity with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of ride-hailing services.
• Drive an engineering vehicle for extended hours for data collection.
• Analyze and report on data quality collected during shifts.
• Ensure the vehicle’s safety and operational status before every shift.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent driving skills

Strong communication skills

Tech-savvy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 for extended periods, ride-sharing while conducting dynamic audio and camera data collection for testing and training purposes. 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 will require the flexibility of traveling to domestic destinations, as necessary. Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes at least one of your normal working days be a weekend day. Able to work a Day, Afternoon, or Night shift. The Afternoon and Night shift pays 10%-15% in addition to the hourly base pay for the role.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily operations of ride-hailing services including driver/rider management
• Drive an engineering vehicle for extended hours in a designated area for data collection, 6 to 8 hours daily
• 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

What You'll Bring

• A valid driver’s license is required and minimum 3 years of driving history required
• Excellent attention to detail and highly observant during data collection
• 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
• Familiarity with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving Systems (ADS) is preferred
• Overtime is also 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

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 > 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 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