Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator

TSMG; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator to operate and evaluate a self-driving vehicle in autonomous mode, collect data, provide feedback, and offer ride-hail services remotely. The role emphasizes safety, detailed reporting, and independent work across global remote operations.

Candidates should be fluent in Flemish with additional fluency in French or English, possess a valid driver’s license with three years of experience, and be comfortable using a

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with at least three years of driving experience.
• Basic computer and tablet skills to operate software applications and supervise the vehicle remotely.
• Proficiency with laptops, Office apps (Gmail, Sheets, Docs), and touch-screen smartphones.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to provide clear and concise feedback.
• Ability to work independently while following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor autonomous vehicles on predefined and undefined routes.
• Drive manually when required but primarily supervise and evaluate the vehicle's autonomous mode.
• Use a computer and tablet to track vehicle performance, log issues, and provide feedback.
• Complete timely and detailed ride reports for engineering and operations teams.
• Provide verbal feedback and direction about the autonomous vehicle (AV) environment.
• Work flexible shifts, 4 hours/day, 6 days/week.
• Maintain a high standard of safety both inside and outside the vehicle.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Basic computer skills

Office apps fluency

Attention to detail

Independent work

Flemish language

French or English

Tools

Gmail

Sheets

Docs

Touch-screen smartphones

Job description

Company Description

Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is a field data collection company founded in 2017 in Europe. We collect data where automation is not possible. We count features, take pictures, make videos, record speech, and scan areas for every detail you need to make more informed decisions. Our field data collection teams are spread across Europe and North America, ready to accept new challenges.

Role Overview

The Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator is responsible for operating and evaluating a self-driving vehicle in autonomous mode, collecting data, providing feedback, and offering ride-hail services to the general public. The role os performed remotely.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a valid driver's license with at least three (3) years of driving experience.
• Ability to operate and supervise the vehicle remotely using a computer or tablet.
• Proficiency in Flemish, with additional fluency in French or English.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor autonomous vehicles on both predefined and undefined routes, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
• Drive manually when required but primarily supervise and evaluate the vehicle's autonomous mode.
• Use a computer and tablet to track vehicle performance, log issues, and provide feedback.
• Complete timely and detailed ride reports for engineering and operations teams.
• Provide verbal feedback and direction about the autonomous vehicle (AV) environment.
• Work flexible shifts, 4 hours/day, 6 days/week.
• Maintain a high standard of safety both inside and outside the vehicle.

Necessary Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with at least three (3) years of driving experience.
• Basic computer and tablet skills to operate software applications and supervise the vehicle remotely.
• Proficiency with laptops, Office apps (i.e., Gmail, Sheets, Docs), and touch-screen smartphones.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to provide clear and concise feedback.
• Ability to work independently while following safety procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use hands to operate a computer, tablet, and vehicle controls.
• Good vision (close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception).
• Most work is performed remotely via tablet.

Locations

Leuven, Oslo, Helsinki, Stockholm, Sofia, Bucharest, Warsaw, Vienna, Brussels, Bern, Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, Rome, Copenhagen, Wellington, Sydney, Melbourne, Berlin, Munich, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Osaka, Tokyo, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Washington, DC, Las Vegas, Miami, FL, Dallas, TX, Phoenix, Arizona, San Francisco, California, Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX