Data Collection Supervisor, Self-Driving

Tesla

Englewood, New Jersey Posted October 26, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Description:
Tesla is seeking a high intensity action-oriented leader to accelerate our vehicle-level testing by supporting and coordinating local operations, assisting with troubleshooting and incident reporting as needed. This position requires willingness to adapt and excel in a dynamic fast-paced environment. This position will be responsible for maintaining excellent data collection, through both management of a team of vehicle operators and individual excellence in all testing tracks.
This role requires the flexibility of traveling to domestic or international destinations as necessary. Day, night and graveyard positions are available.

Responsibilities:
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

Personally contribute to the AI dataset through your own testing and data collection
Plan data collection targets for each week and measure progress
Audit teams’ clips to ensure excellent performance, coach drivers when improvement is needed, and conduct weekly ride-alongs with drivers to ensure quality
Review/approve timecards, expense reports, travel requests, and schedule shifts for Vehicle Operators
Support building education materials for data tracks (quizzes, videos, documents), as needed

Requirements:
Valid driver's license and minimum 3 years of driving history required
Ability to work a flexible schedule; on-call during off shifts for escalations
Experience managing and motivating hourly teams. Fair leadership, ensuring balance between building good team culture and pushing team toward excellence to prioritize team success
Excellent computer skills, in particular a working knowledge and familiarity with MacOS, Linux, and Windows, as well as strong MS Office skills

Ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguous environments
Familiarity with testing AI-based products and/or building Datasets for AI a plus
This is a safety sensitive position which is subject to drug testing requirements per Tesla policy and in accordance with applicable law

Compensation & Benefits:
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

Expected Compensation
$92,000 - $138,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.

Required Skills
testing troubleshooting audit escalation management leadership Linux compensation
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