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About the Role

Do you have at least 5 years of professional driving experience, a spotless driving record, and the ability to anticipate and avoid hazards in all kinds of conditions? Join our client's team as an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operator.

Our client is a leader in autonomous vehicle and delivery robot technology, seeking skilled, safety-focused professionals to help advance cutting-edge systems.

Based in Austin, TX, this full-time, in-person role offers the chance to work hands-on with innovative technology in a dynamic environment. As a Safety Operator, you'll play a vital role in testing autonomous vehicles while maintaining the highest safety standards.

We're looking for drivers with experience navigating varied weather conditions and diverse road environments — urban streets, highways, and everything in between — who can remain calm, alert, and professional no matter what the road throws at them.

Core Attributes

What You Bring to the Table

Safety-First Attitude – You prioritize safety above everything else, always adhering to operational protocols and standards.

Team Collaboration – Your ability to work harmoniously with various teams showcases your commitment to our collective goal.

Adaptability – You're flexible and prepared to take on diverse roles to support the mission, showing resilience and readiness to learn.

Communication Excellence – Providing clear, accurate feedback to our engineering teams is second nature to you, enhancing our development and operations.

Reliability – Your discipline and work ethic make you a dependable member of the team, contributing to our success and innovation.

Responsibilities

Daily Expectations for Your Role

Your position is multifaceted, primarily focusing on ensuring the advancement and reliability of our autonomous vehicle operations.

Professionally interact with riders, engineers, and operations leaders, sharing valuable insights and feedback.

Assisting with testing and data collection to support system advancements and operational improvements.

Upholding a safety-centric, inclusive, and open-communication culture.

Monitoring vehicle performance and conducting in-field testing to ensure operational safety.

Preparing vehicles daily for in-field operations, including safety checks and system readiness.

Submitting detailed reports to support system advancements and operational improvements.

Remaining alert and distraction-free while in vehicles.

Qualifications for Success

What it Takes

Minimum Requirements

5+ years of professional driving experience

Experience as an autonomous vehicle operator, driving instructor, motorsports racer, or similar role requiring exceptional driving skills and a commitment to safety.

A Valid US driving license for the last 3+ years.

A clean driving record with no DUI’s, drug, and/or alcohol-related offenses within the last 5 years.

Ability to anticipate hazardous situations and act quickly and safely, despite adverse conditions.

Thorough knowledge of local traffic regulations.

Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail.

Willingness to work in various weather conditions and comfort on driving on different types of road.

Takes ownership with a high level of responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of vehicle technology

Certification of Vehicle technology and control systems

Certification from safe driving or defensive driving courses.

Additional courses in Safety Driving or Defensive Driving

Experience in high-stress situations, including knowledge of de-escalation techniques.

Perks & Benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer subsidized healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs

HIreArt Covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance.

401k package

Commitment

This is a full-time, one-year contract role based in Austin, TX. Candidates must be local and available to work onsite. Shift schedule:

About Our Client

Our client is a leader in AI-driven software development, dedicated to revolutionizing industries with advanced AI solutions. They focus on delivering innovative AI models that transform business operations. Committed to an inclusive and collaborative work culture, they empower experts to drive the development of transformative AI technology.

We embrace diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their status. While we are not able to sponsor visas at this time, we welcome every candidate eligible to work in the United States to connect with us.