Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Senior Technical Program Manager - Data Operations, Optimus

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Experience standing up or scaling field, multi-site, or operational programs; experience in logistics, site operations, or distributed collection is a strong plus.
Ability to rally teams, manage chaos, and meet deadlines without burning out yourself or teammates.
Experience creating and maintaining dashboards that provide stakeholders with important insights.
Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a drive toward action.
Willingness to travel frequently to Tesla work locations across the country.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end data collection programs, from planning and site standup through daily operations and scaled output.
Coordinate resources across Tesla work locations, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure datasets meet SI requirements.
Build and scale repeatable collection operations at locations nationwide, including staffing, schedules, space, equipment, on-site workflows, and multi-site logistics such as kit deployment, inventory, shipping, and site readiness.
Create and run data validation checks to catch errors or inconsistencies, fix issues quickly, and build processes to prevent them from recurring.
Optimize collection for speed and scale without sacrificing quality, automate operational work, unblock sites, and drive process and tooling improvements that increase throughput and dataset diversity.
Translate dashboards and metrics into clear stakeholder updates on progress and what is and is not working, then act on those insights.
Work with engineers, data collection operators, site leads, and local teams to communicate and prioritize data needs.
Travel to various locations to launch programs, audit operations, and transfer playbooks.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or sensor data.

Category	Tesla SI
Location	Palo Alto, California
Requisition ID	281592
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>We are looking for a Sr Data Operations Program Manager to own data operations for Tesla's Optimus program — the creation, scaling, and maintenance of the datasets that train our humanoid robot. You will stand up and run data collection programs, owning collection execution, site operations, logistics, and scale. </p><p>You will manage projects from start to finish, ensuring high quality, quantity, and diversity. Success means more usable data, faster, delivered from a growing network of locations without sacrificing quality or operational discipline. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Own end-to-end data collection programs, from planning and site standup through daily operations and scaled output
Coordinating resources across Tesla work locations, resolving bottlenecks, and ensuring datasets meet SI requirements
Build and scale repeatable collection operations at locations nationwide, including staffing, schedules, space, equipment, on-site workflows, and multi-site logistics (kit deployment, inventory, shipping, and site readiness)
Create and run data validation checks to catch errors or inconsistencies; fix issues fast and build processes to prevent them from recurring
Optimize collection for speed and scale without sacrificing quality, automate operational work, unblock sites, and drive process and tooling improvements that increase throughput and dataset diversity
Translate dashboards and metrics into clear stakeholder updates on progress, what's working, and what isn't — then act on those insights
Work with engineers, data collection operators, site leads, and local teams to communicate and prioritize data needs
Travel to various locations to launch programs, audit operations, and transfer playbooks

Job Requirements

Experience standing up or scaling field, multi-site, or operational programs — logistics, site operations, or distributed collection is a strong plus
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
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a drive toward action
Willingness to travel frequently to Tesla work locations across the country

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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