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Data Collection Operations Lead, Optimus (Night Shift)
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and organized Robotics Data Collection Shift Lead to oversee data collection operations and ensure the successful execution of data collection activities. As a Data Collection Shift Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing a team of Data Collectors, ensuring data quality, and facilitating efficient data collection processes.
Schedule available is 6:00PM - 4:30AM; Thursday-Monday
What you will do
- Lead and oversee a team of data collectors, providing guidance, direction, and support to ensure successful data collection operations
- Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed accurately and on time
- Coordinate and oversee data collection activities, ensuring adherence to established protocols, procedures, and quality standards
- Monitor data collection progress, identify any issues or discrepancies, and implement process changes as needed to maintain data integrity and accuracy
- Generate regular reports summarizing data collection progress, issues encountered, and resolutions implemented
- Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders, including project managers and team members
- Identify opportunities to improve data collection processes, workflows, and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity
What Tesla asks for
- Proven experience in data collection or research operations, preferably in a leadership or supervisory role
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule; day/night shifts with the ability to work 1 day per weekend
From Tesla's job posting, checked Oct 14, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
About Tesla
Optimus data collection operators in motion-capture suits, self-driving vehicle operators, and Robotaxi fleet crews.
How it pays: Hourly, regular Tesla payroll, with cash and stock awards and benefits on US postings.
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