Data Labeler Manager

The Data Labeling team is responsible for annotating images, videos, and other data for our Autopilot & Full Self Driving and Optimus software. Accurate data is the foundation for training our neural networks and serves as the ground truth for Autopilot'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.
Option 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Option 2: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Responsibilities

• 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 Autopilot 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

Requirements

• 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

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

The Data Labeling team is responsible for annotating images, videos, and other data for our Autopilot & Full Self Driving and Optimus software. Accurate data is the foundation for training our neural networks and serves as the ground truth for Autopilot'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.
Option 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Option 2: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Responsibilities

• 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 Autopilot 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

Requirements

• 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

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.