Overnight Autonomous Vehicle Tester

Level 3 Vehicle Operator (Autonomous Vehicles) Location: San Francisco Work Environment: In-Person Pay Rate: $29.00 per hour Job Type: Contract | Full-Time (30+ hours/week)

Overview We are looking to hire a Level 3 Vehicle Operator supporting autonomous vehicle testing, fleet operations, and real-world driving validation.

This role is critical to the safe testing and deployment of self-driving vehicle systems, supporting engineering teams with vehicle operations, data collection, system monitoring, and operational feedback. The ideal candidate is a safety-focused professional driver with strong communication skills, technical awareness, and the ability to operate vehicles for extended periods while supporting autonomous vehicle development programs.

Compensation & Shift Incentives Base Pay: $29.00/hour Weekend Shift Bonus: +5% hourly premium Night Shift Bonus: +2% hourly premium Weekend Night Shift Bonus: Up to +7% total hourly premium

Shift Schedules Day Shifts 5:45 AM – 2:15 PM 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM Night Shifts (TOP PRIORITY - FAST HIRING) 1:45 PM – 10:15 PM 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM 3:45 PM – 12:15 AM 5:45 PM – 2:00 AM

Available Workdays Wednesday – Sunday Thursday – Monday Friday – Tuesday Saturday – Wednesday Additional overnight schedules may be available.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate autonomous test vehicles safely on public roads and testing routes
• Drive 4–8 hours per shift while monitoring vehicle behavior and road conditions
• Support autonomous vehicle testing operations and fleet deployment
• Perform basic software interaction and system diagnostics
• Document vehicle performance data, operational metrics, and test observations
• Provide written and verbal feedback to engineering and operations teams
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance checks
• Maintain vehicle readiness, safety compliance, and cleanliness
• Assist with vehicle logistics, fleet staging, and equipment organization
• Support cross-functional teams including vehicle engineering, computer vision, infrastructure, and ride operations

Required Qualifications ( Must Have)

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to drive for extended periods (4–8 hours daily)
• Strong understanding of road safety and defensive driving
• Basic technical troubleshooting and software interaction skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols
• Comfortable documenting testing observations, vehicle performance, and operational reports
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working rotating shifts, evenings, and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical or field operations experience
• Experience in vehicle testing, fleet operations, transportation services, or ride-hailing
• Military, logistics, or technical operations background
• Familiarity with ADAS systems, autonomous vehicle technology, or mobility platforms

How to Apply  Submit your updated CV and complete the screening questions. Please check your email after application for the next steps. Or call (901) 471-8090 Julia