Posted on 2026/01/21
AI Safety Operator (Part Time)
Tesla
Oakland, CA, United States
Qualifications
- 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
Responsibilities
- Join Tesla’s vehicle operations team to support Tesla's Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Full Self-Driving (FSD) (Supervised), in real-world ride-sharing scenarios
- You’ll act as the bridge between FSD (Supervised) and passengers, ensuring seamless pickups, drop-offs, and route navigation in dynamic environments
- This role demands adaptability, customer service skills, and a commitment to refining ADAS technology through hands-on passenger interactions
- This opportunity will require the flexibility of traveling to domestic destinations, as necessary
- Ability to work the following weekend night shift schedule, flexible upon requests of the business
- 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
Full Description
About the position
Join Tesla’s vehicle operations team to support Tesla's Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Full Self-Driving (FSD) (Supervised), in real-world ride-sharing scenarios.
You’ll act as the bridge between FSD (Supervised) and passengers, ensuring seamless pickups, drop-offs, and route navigation in dynamic environments.
This role demands adaptability, customer service skills,and a commitment to refining ADAS technology through hands-on passenger interactions.
This opportunity will require the flexibility of traveling to domestic destinations, as necessary.
Ability to work the following weekend night shift schedule, flexible upon requests of the business.
Friday-Saturday: 2:00PM-12:00AM
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00AM-8:00PM
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
Requirements
• 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

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