Autonomous Truck Test Driver
Core
Operate 26–30 ft box trucks to test and validate Gatik's Level 4 autonomous trucking technology on middle-mile logistics routes.
Role type
Autonomous truck test driver (IC)
Builds
Autonomous freight transportation services for B2B clients
Domain
Logistics / Autonomous Vehicles
Deliverable
production ML models | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CDL licensing, 3+ years professional driving experience, 1+ year in 26–30 ft box trucks, vehicle maintenance coordination, diagnostic reporting, risk escalation, physical agility for cab access
Preferred skills
Comfort with Samsara ELD and diagnostic apps, clear report writing
Technologies
Samsara ELD, Slack, diagnostic apps
Responsibilities
Safely operate box trucks and execute test runs, complete pre- and post-trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs), coordinate vendor repairs and manage vehicle upkeep, record software and hardware behavior for engineering feedback, escalate risks and ensure vehicle readiness
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC