AI Safety Operator

Jacksonville, Florida March 29, 2026 Full Time Tesla Custom Ats

We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our vehicle FSD (supervised) team. As an AI 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. 

  • 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 

  • 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 

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • 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

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