AI Safety Operator

Tesla is seeking an AI Safety Operator to join their vehicle operations team, focusing on supporting the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. The role involves managing real-world ride-sharing scenarios, ensuring passenger safety, and providing feedback to improve ADAS technology. Responsibilities Operate Tesla engineering vehicles with FSD (Supervised) during 6–8 hour daily shifts, prioritizing passenger safety and comfort Manage rider interactions (e.g., greetings, route adjustments, troubleshooting passenger concerns) Navigate environments (e.g., construction zones, pedestrian-heavy areas, traffic congestion) while monitoring FSD (Supervised) performance, and intervene as necessary to ensure safe operations Ensure vehicle readiness via pre-shift safety checks (sensor calibration, software status, cleanliness) Travel domestically as needed to support testing in diverse cities and weather conditions Provide feedback and suggest process improvements to optimize data collection Write detailed daily drive reports documenting observations and issues Skills Valid driver's license required Strong situational awareness for hazards (e.g., cyclists, jaywalkers, obscured signage) 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 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 This is a safety-sensitive position, subject to drug testing in accordance with Tesla policy and applicable law 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 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 Overview Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Tesla has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2796 in 2025, 2113 in 2024, 1304 in 2023, 1227 in 2022, 1102 in 2021, 723 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.