Tesla

AI Vehicle Operator, Self-Driving, Melbourne

Tesla  •  Mulgrave, AU (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

What to Expect

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.

What You’ll Do

  • 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

What You’ll Bring

  • 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)
  • 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.

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About Tesla

Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable abundance. To achieve our mission, we're building a world powered by solar, enabled by battery storage and transported by electric vehicles.

We’re committed to hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline. Headquartered in Texas, we operate six huge, vertically integrated factories across three continents. With over 100,000 employees, our teams take a first-principles approach to designing, building, selling and servicing our products in-house.

Our world-class teams operate with a non-conventional philosophy of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Each member of the team is expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate. We’re tackling the world’s most difficult and important problems—and we wouldn’t succeed without our shared passion for making the world a better place.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Year Founded
2003
Website
tesla.com
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