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Data Collection Supervisor, Self-Driving (Afternoon Shift)

Tesla logoTesla$87,400–$131,100/yrSAN DIEGO, California, United StatesMore robot jobs in San Diego, CAFull-timePosted today
  • Driver's license
  • Background check

About the role

Tesla is seeking a high intensity action-oriented leader to accelerate our vehicle-level testing by supporting and coordinating local operations, assisting with troubleshooting and incident reporting as needed. This position requires willingness to adapt and excel in a dynamic fast-paced environment. This position will be responsible for maintaining excellent data collection, through both management of a team of vehicle operators and individual excellence in all testing tracks.

This role requires the flexibility of traveling to domestic or international destinations as necessary. Afternoon and Night shifts are available. Must be able to work a schedule that includes at least one weekend day. Afternoon and Night positions available.

What you will do

  • Be an expert in Autopilot 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/approve timecards, expense reports, travel requests, and schedule shifts for Vehicle Operators
  • Support building education materials for data tracks (quizzes, videos, documents), as needed

What Tesla asks for

  • Valid driver's license and minimum 3 years of driving history required
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule; on-call during off shifts for escalations
  • Experience managing and motivating hourly teams. Fair leadership, ensuring balance between building good team culture and pushing team toward excellence to prioritize team success
  • Excellent computer skills, in particular a working knowledge and familiarity with MacOS, Linux, and Windows, as well as 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 which is subject to drug testing requirements per Tesla policy and in accordance with applicable law

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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