Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operator (Safety Driver)
Core
Monitor and safely intervene in autonomous vehicles during testing, validation, and commercial robotaxi 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
Preferred skills
Professional driving experience, ADAS validation, EV familiarity, shift-based operations
Technologies
Autonomous driving systems, sensor suites, reporting tools
Responsibilities
Safely operate and monitor autonomous vehicles during testing and commercial services; Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; Record disengagements and operational events; Report vehicle damage or abnormal behavior; Follow safety protocols and traffic regulations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC