The Data Annotation team is responsible for annotating images, videos, and other data for our Autopilot & Full Self Driving and Tesla Bot 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 Annotation Supervisor will lead a team of Data Annotation Specialists 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.

Shift: 9:00AM - 5:30PM

Option 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Option 2: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

What You’ll Do

Conduct ongoing performance management on team: create coaching plans, track progress of them, and complete monthly Analyst and Lead performance reports

Evaluate daily performance in proprietary software to report daily summaries and team metrics to ensure the team works as a cohesive unit while recognizing employees that continuously exceed expectations on a monthly cadence and mentor direct reports 

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

Other supervisory duties such as employee development, conducting bi-yearly performance reviews and monthly performance check-ins with Team Leads and Data Annotation Specialists, and accurately manage timekeeping and attendance through Kronos system

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

Proficiency in the following systems (JIRA, MS Excel, Confluence)