Job Details

What to Expect
Shape the future of autonomous mobility by training and certifying operators in Tesla's FSD (Supervised) technology. You'll develop expertise in both technical systems and human behavior, ensuring operators can safely manage autonomous vehicles while collecting critical performance data. The role requires balancing instructional precision with real-world adaptability across diverse environments.
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% in addition to the hourly base pay for the role.
What You'll Do
* Be an expert in self-driving concepts with the ability to track data deeply, train drivers across various testing tracks, and provide constructive feedback to the team
* Curriculum development and delivery to administer 40-hour training programs with scenario-based evaluations
* Conduct hands-on vehicle readiness workshops covering sensor calibration and software validation
* Review daily drive reports for technical accuracy and passenger interaction quality, along with maintaining training records for compliance and completion tracking
* Implement feedback loops between operators and engineering teams
* Translate complex FSD (Supervised) limitations into accessible passenger communication strategies
* Operate Tesla engineering vehicles with FSD (Supervised) during 6-8 hour daily shifts, prioritizing passenger safety and comfort
What You'll Bring
* Valid driver's license required
* Minimum 1 years' experience in current role as a vehicle operator
* Proven instructional design experience with safety-critical technologies
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for creating training materials
* Ability to standardize training across Day/Afternoon/Night shifts
* Technical aptitude for explaining software status indicators to non-engineers
* This is a safety-sensitive position, subject to drug testing in accordance with Tesla policy and applicable law
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)
* 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
Expected Compensation
$34.00 - $42.00/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
We will accept applications for this job until January 1, 2026 UTC, after which this posting will be removed.
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Vehicle Operator Trainer, Self-Driving
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