Data Collection Supervisor, Self-Driving

About the role

Tesla is seeking a high-intensity, action-oriented leader to accelerate vehicle-level testing by supporting and coordinating local operations, assisting with troubleshooting, and incident reporting as needed. This position requires adaptability and excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role involves maintaining excellent data collection through managing a team of vehicle operators and ensuring individual excellence across all testing tracks. Flexibility to travel domestically or internationally is required. Afternoon and graveyard shifts are available, with a 10% premium added to the base salary for these shifts. Must be able to work at least one weekend day.

Responsibilities

• Be an expert in self-driving concepts with the ability to track data deeply, train drivers across various testing tracks, and provide constructive feedback to the team
• Personally contribute to the AI dataset through your own testing and data collection
• Plan data collection targets for each week and measure progress
• Audit teams’ clips to ensure excellent performance, coach drivers when improvement is needed, and conduct weekly ride-alongs with drivers to ensure quality
• Review and approve timecards, expense reports, travel requests, and schedule shifts for Vehicle Operators
• Support building education materials for data tracks (quizzes, videos, documents) as needed

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and minimum 3 years of driving history
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; on-call during off shifts for escalations
• Experience managing and motivating hourly teams, balancing team culture with excellence to prioritize success
• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with MacOS, Linux, Windows, and strong MS Office skills
• Ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguous environments
• Familiarity with testing AI-based products and/or building datasets for AI (a plus)

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements per Tesla policy and applicable law.

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits starting on day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (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 salaried 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

Pay

Expected compensation for this role is $82,800 - $124,200 annual salary, plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Pay may vary based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include other elements dependent on the position offered.

Schedule

• Afternoon and graveyard shifts available (10% premium added to base salary for these shifts)
• Must be able to work at least one weekend day