Technical Program Manager, Data Collection, Optimus

About the role

• Technical Program Manager, Data Collection, Optimus | Tesla (Tesla SI)
• Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 280100 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We are looking for a Data Project Manager to own the creation, scaling, and maintenance of SI datasets that train Tesla’s Optimus. You’ll manage data collection projects from start to finish, ensuring high quality, quantity, diversity, and alignment with our SI goals.

What You'll Do

• Lead projects from planning to delivery through coordinating collection resources, troubleshooting and resolving bottlenecks, and making sure datasets meet requirements for SI development
• Create and run regular data validation checks to catch errors or inconsistencies in the dataset. Fix issues fast and build processes to stop them from happening again
• Optimize ways to collect more data, faster, without sacrificing quality. Automate repetitive tasks where it makes sense
• Translate dashboards and metrics into plain English for stakeholders. Convey progress updates, what’s working, what’s not, and act upon those insights
• Work with engineers, data collection operators, and more to communicate and prioritize data needs
• Stay ahead of tools and trends in data collection. Propose and test out new technology and processes that could speed up workflows or improve dataset quality & diversity

What You'll Bring

• Experience managing data-heavy projects (AI/ML datasets, large-scale collection, or data pipelines)
• Comfort with JIRA, Excel, Confluence. Bonus points for SQL, Python, or data viz tools
• Ability to rally teams, manage chaos, and hit deadlines without burning out yourself or your teammates
• Experience creating and maintaining dashboards that provide stakeholders with important insights
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
• Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or sensor data a plus

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)

Expected Compensation$112,000 - $168,000/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.