Data Labeler Manager

The Data Labeling team is responsible for annotating images, videos, and other data for our Tesla AI software.  Accurate data is the foundation for training our neural networks and serves as the ground truth for Tesla's artificial intelligence. The team works cohesively with engineering teams to launch customer-facing releases.

The Data Labeler Manager will lead a team of Data Labelers that labels in 3D image data for neural network training. A successful candidate will have high attention to detail, an appreciation for data integrity, leadership skills to drive efficiency for medium-sized teams of annotators and adhere to clear instructions directed by leadership to deliver results.

• Conduct ongoing performance management: create coaching plans, track progress, conduct monthly 1:1's, and complete monthly analyst reports
• Evaluate daily performance in proprietary software to report daily summaries and team metrics to ensure the team is consistently exceeding expectations
• Work directly with engineers and Tesla AI leadership and own annotation policies that require an understanding of both technical and operational constraints
• Have a solid understanding of project guidelines to be able to communicate labeling concepts effectively, labeling inefficiencies, assist in creating documentation and training materials
• Execute proper headcount allocation between quality control, labeling, and prioritize job queues daily as directed by leadership
• Ensure documentation and daily planning for the team is accurate and consistently updated
• Ensure team alignment with company policies
• Other supervisory duties such as employee development, conducting bi-yearly performance reviews and monthly performance check-ins with Team Leads and Data Labelers, and accurately manage timekeeping
• Experience managing and motivating medium-sized teams that perform manual operations
• Ability to manage time efficiently, prioritizing tasks by order of precedence and completing in a timely manner
• Proven record of accomplishments executing and meeting sensitive deadlines with experience managing multiple competing projects with limited resources
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for quickly learning systems with minimal training and can adapt in an ambiguous environment
• Effective communication and presentation skills - can explain complicated topics and ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Commitment to data accuracy and throughput

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 + 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.