Data Project Manager, Optimus
Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$72k–$198k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are looking for a Data Project Manager to own the creation, scaling, and maintenance of AI datasets that train Tesla’s Optimus.
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
Requirements
- 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
- Able to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or sensor data a plus
Qualifications
- 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
- Able to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or sensor data a plus
Skills
- 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
- Able to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or sensor data a plus
Benefits
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- 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
Pay
Expected Compensation $72,000 - $198,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Schedule
Full-time