Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator

What to Expect

We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our vehicle data collection team. The Vehicle Operator role is responsible for capturing high quality data that will contribute to the improvement of our vehicle’s performance. As a Vehicle Operator, you will be driving an engineering vehicle capable of dynamic audio and camera data collection for testing and training purposes. Access to the data collected is limited to the applicable development team.

This role requires a high level of flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Day and night shift positions available.

What You’ll Do

Operate a vehicle in a designated area for data collection

Start/Stop recording devices and do minor equipment/software debugging when necessary. Analyze/report data collected during shift

Provide feedback and suggest improvements to improve data collection processes

Write daily drive reports detailing observations and issues

Check vehicle is in proper and safe working order every day

What You’ll Bring

Clean driving record and safe driving habits

Minimum 4 years of licensed driving experiences

Excellent attention to detail and highly observational

Excellent written and spoken English

Excellent PC skills, particularly MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Familiarity with driver assistance systems

Ability to work a flexible schedule; Day/night shifts with the ability to work 1 day per weekend. Overtime is also typical for this position

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

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

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

LGBTQ+ care concierge services

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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $0.48 - $0.63 per mile

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Nights as needed

Work Location: On the road