Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operator (Safety Driver)
Core
Operate and monitor autonomous vehicles during testing, validation, and commercial robotaxi fleet operations across North America.
Role type
Senior IC safety driver (autonomous vehicle operations)
Builds
Robotaxi fleets and autonomous ride-hailing services
Domain
Autonomous mobility / Transportation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Defensive driving, situational awareness, vehicle inspection, operational reporting, regulatory compliance, manual vehicle control, long-haul driving endurance
Preferred skills
Professional driver experience, ADAS validation experience, EV familiarity, shift-based work experience
Technologies
Autonomous driving systems, sensor suites, reporting tools
Responsibilities
Safely operate and monitor autonomous vehicles during testing and commercial operations; Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle sensors and systems; Record disengagements and operational events; Report vehicle damage or abnormal behavior to technical teams; Follow safety protocols and traffic regulations; Provide structured feedback on vehicle behavior and traffic conditions.
