AV & Drone
SI Vehicle Operator, Self-Driving
- Driver's license
- Background check
Open in 34 locations
Tesla posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: schedules, contract type and pay can differ between locations.
United States
34 openRocklin, California (opens in new tab)
Posted 3d ago
Orlando, Florida, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in Orlando, FL
- $23.99–$29.07/hr
North Hollywood, California, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $22.72–$27.54/hr
Littleton, Colorado, United States (opens in new tab)Selected
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $23.99–$29.07/hr
Torrance, California, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in Torrance, CA
- $23.99–$29.07/hr
Peabody, Massachusetts, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
San Antonio, Texas, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in San Antonio, TX
DORAL, Florida, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $25.25–$36/hr
Sunnyvale, California, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in Sunnyvale, CA
Lenexa, Kansas, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $22.72–$27.54/hr
Chicago, Illinois, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in Chicago, IL
Dallas, Texas, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in Dallas, TX
- $20.20–$24.48/hr
Latham, New York, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $25.25–$48/hr
San Francisco, California, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in San Francisco, CA
Southfield, Michigan, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in Charlotte, NC
- $23.99–$29.07/hr
Montebello, California, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $22.72–$27.54/hr
Buffalo, New York, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $25.25–$36/hr
PALO ALTO, California, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in Palo Alto, CA
Austin, Texas, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in Austin, TX
Reno, Nevada, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in Reno, NV
- $25.25–$30.60/hr
Flushing, New York, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $25.25–$48/hr
South San Francisco, California, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in South San Francisco, CA
- $20.20–$24.48/hr
FAYETTEVILLE, New York, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $23.99–$29.07/hr
Norwell, Massachusetts, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $25.25–$30.60/hr
Englewood, New Jersey, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $23.99–$29.07/hr
Santa Ana, California, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $22.72–$27.54/hr
Owings Mills, Maryland, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
- $23.99–$29.07/hr
SAN DIEGO, California, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in San Diego, CA
- $22.72–$27.54/hr
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w ago
Houston, Texas, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in Houston, TX
Nashville, Tennessee, United States (opens in new tab)
Full-time · Posted 1w agoMore robot jobs in Nashville, TN
About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our vehicle FSD (supervised) team. As an SI Safety Operator, you will be responsible for driving an engineering vehicle for extended periods, ride-sharing while conducting dynamic audio and camera data collection for testing and training purposes. This role requires a high level of flexibility, strong attention to detail, excellent driving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
This opportunity will require the flexibility of traveling to domestic destinations, as necessary. 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. The Afternoon and Night shift pays 10%-15% in addition to the hourly base pay for the role.
What you will do
- Oversee daily operations of ride-hailing services including driver/rider management
- Drive an engineering vehicle for extended hours in a designated area for data collection, 6 to 8 hours daily
- Start/Stop recording devices and perform minor equipment/software debugging as needed
- Analyze and report on the quality of data collected during each shift
- Provide feedback and suggest process improvements to optimize data collection
- Write detailed daily drive reports documenting observations and issues
- Ensure the vehicle’s safety and operational status before every shift
What Tesla asks for
- A valid driver’s license is required and minimum 3 years of driving history required
- Excellent attention to detail and highly observant during data collection
- 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
- Familiarity with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving Systems (ADS) is preferred
- Overtime is also typical for this position but not guaranteed
- This is a safety-sensitive position, subject to drug testing in accordance with Tesla policy and applicable law
From Tesla's job posting for Littleton, Colorado, United States, checked Oct 26, 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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