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Data Collection Operations Lead, Optimus

Location
San Antonio, TX · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Listed
29 days ago

About the role

  • Data Collection Operations Lead, Optimus | Tesla (Tesla SI)
  • Location: San Antonio, Texas | Req ID: 279357 | Job Type: Full-time
  • What to Expect

We are seeking a dedicated and organized Robotics Data Collection Shift Lead to oversee data collection operations and ensure the successful execution of data collection activities. As a Data Collection Shift Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing a team of Data Collectors, ensuring data quality, and facilitating efficient data collection processes.

Schedule available is 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Sunday-Thursday

What You'll Do

  • Lead and oversee a team of data collectors, providing guidance, direction, and support to ensure successful data collection operations
  • Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed accurately and on time
  • Coordinate and oversee data collection activities, ensuring adherence to established protocols, procedures, and quality standards
  • Monitor data collection progress, identify any issues or discrepancies, and implement process changes as needed to maintain data integrity and accuracy
  • Generate regular reports summarizing data collection progress, issues encountered, and resolutions implemented
  • Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders, including project managers and team members
  • Identify opportunities to improve data collection processes, workflows, and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity

What You'll Bring

  • Proven experience in data collection or research operations, preferably in a leadership or supervisory role
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule; day/night shifts with the ability to work 1 day per weekend

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
  • Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Read the original posting

From Tesla's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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