Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver — Day & Night Shift

truckingpeople; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

truckingpeople in California is seeking experienced Commercial drivers for our on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing project. You will help ensure safety, maintain vehicle readiness, and participate in software and hardware tests to advance the system.

You will collaborate with engineers and operations teams, document observations and anomalies, and provide feedback to improve performance. Shifts include AM 7:00–15:00 and PM 14:30–22:30, seven days a week, with day and night coverage.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute.
• Ride-share experience is a plus.
• Clean driving record and basic vehicle knowledge.
• Ability to drive 4–8 hours daily.
• Strong communication and safety adherence.
• No past 12 months violations or criminal record.
• Ability to work onsite in Mountain View and San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Drive test vehicles for 4–8 hours daily on predefined routes.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections to confirm roadworthiness and address maintenance needs.
• Conduct basic software operations to support real-time data collection.
• Accurately document observations, issues, and anomalies encountered during test runs.
• Collaborate with engineers, providing feedback to enhance system performance.
• Assist with vehicle logistics, maintenance coordination, and storage.

Skills

Typing 45 WPM

Ride-share experience

Job description

truckingpeople in California is seeking experienced Commercial drivers for our on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing project. You will help ensure safety, maintain vehicle readiness, and participate in software and hardware tests to advance the system.

You will collaborate with engineers and operations teams, document observations and anomalies, and provide feedback to improve performance. Shifts include AM 7:00–15:00 and PM 14:30–22:30, seven days a week, with day and night coverage.