AI Vehicle Operator, Self-Driving, Melbourne
Description
We’re looking for highly motivated self-starters who want to sit in the driver’s seat of one of the most ambitious technological efforts on the planet. As an AI Safety Operator on our Vehicle FSD (Supervised) team, you won’t just drive—you’ll actively generate the critical real-world data that trains and validates Full Self-Driving systems. Every mile you log, every observation you capture, and every insight you share directly advances safer, more capable autonomous vehicles.
You’ll operate engineering vehicles for extended periods, conducting dynamic audio and camera data collection. This is a hands-on role that combines excellent driving skills, sharp observational ability, and a willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
This opportunity will require the ability 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.
Responsibilities
- Drive a prototype vehicle for 6 to 8 hours daily in designated areas, collecting high-quality data that powers Full Self-Driving development
- Drive and evaluate vehicles using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and in manual across set and open-road routes, through changing weather and road conditions.
- 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
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license is required and minimum 3 years of driving history required
- Ability to sit for up to 2 hours at a time
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to stay highly observant for long stretches
- 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
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia & New Zealand is pleased to offer the following benefits for permanent employees:
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Purchase Tesla stock twice per year at a 15% discount
- Parental leave (no minimum employment period)
- Primary carers – 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay
- Secondary carers – 6 weeks full pay
- Miscarriage leave - 10 days
- Employee Vehicle Loan Program
- Novated Leasing (AU only)
- Employee Vehicle Finance program (AU only) - Tesla subsidises your loan interest
- Well-being Fund – An annual allowance of $950 USD for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them
- Health insurance discounts (AU only)
- Bike to work – $10 per day if you cycle to work
- Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential counselling for all staff and their families
- Annual Flu Vaccines
- Birthday Leave, Cultural Significance Leave and Volunteer Leave
Some eligibility criteria may apply, benefits detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla’s discretion with no prior notice.