Safety Driver - Autonomous Vehicle Testing (Permanent job in Austin)

PrideNow; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

PrideNow is seeking Safety Drivers in Austin, TX to support real-world testing of autonomous vehicle technology. This is a permanent, full-time, direct-hire role offering $22–$25 per hour, 40 hours per week, with multiple shift options and access to employee benefits.

No autonomous-vehicle experience is required; training is provided. This position leverages your driving skills in a structured, technology-involved environment and offers healthcare, retirement options, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• You must have strong driving skills and the ability to stay focused in a dynamic testing environment.
• Excellent situational awareness and quick decision-making are essential.
• You should be able to follow established testing procedures and safety protocols.
• Reliability and professionalism are required for long shifts and complex driving tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicles manually when required and monitor autonomous operation.
• Monitor traffic, pedestrians, weather, road conditions, and hazards.
• Maintain situational awareness and respond to unexpected situations.
• Follow testing protocols and safety procedures.

Skills

Strong driving skills

Situational awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Reliability

Job description

TIRED OF DRIVING ALL DAY FOR UBER, LYFT OR DELIVERY AND STILL WORRYING ABOUT MONEY? EARN $22–$25/HOUR IN A PERMANENT DRIVING JOB

Safety Driver – Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Austin, TX | $22–$25/Hour | Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Permanent Direct Hire

You're always on the road. So why does your income still feel unpredictable?

You wake up early, grab your phone, get behind the wheel, and start chasing your next ride or delivery. You drive through Austin traffic. You wait for requests. You put miles on your vehicle. You pay for gas, deal with maintenance, and spend hours on the road trying to make enough to cover your expenses.

Some days are good. Other days, demand slows down, and suddenly you're working just as hard for less money.

And the bills? They keep coming.

Rent doesn't wait for more Uber requests. Car payments don't get cheaper because DoorDash is slow. And planning your next month becomes difficult when you never know exactly how much you'll earn.

You work hard. You spend hours driving. You deserve the opportunity to explore a different way to make a living behind the wheel.

What if, instead of relying on your next passenger or delivery request, you could work a structured schedule with an established hourly pay rate?

What if you could take the driving experience you already have and use it to enter a growing technology field — without needing an engineering degree or previous experience with autonomous vehicles?

That's where this opportunity comes in.

PrideNow is hiring Safety Drivers in Austin, Texas, to support real‑world testing of autonomous vehicle technology.

This is not another gig opportunity. It's a permanent, full-time, direct‑hire position offering $22–$25 per hour, 40 hours per week, multiple shift options, and access to employee benefits.

If you're ready to explore a different direction for your driving career, keep reading.

Why Keep Chasing Your Next Ride When You Could Build Something Different?

If you're currently driving for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Amazon Flex, or another transportation or delivery platform, you already have experience that may be valuable in this role.

You know how to navigate traffic. You understand the importance of staying alert. You know how quickly road conditions can change and why paying attention matters.

Now imagine putting those skills to work in a different environment.

With this opportunity, you can explore:

• A set hourly pay rate: Earn $22–$25 per hour rather than relying on fluctuating ride or delivery demand.
• A full‑time schedule: Work 40 hours per week in a structured position.
• Permanent employment: This is a direct‑hire opportunity, not a temporary assignment or independent contractor gig.
• Employee benefits: Eligible employees may access healthcare coverage, retirement savings, insurance, and additional benefits.
• A new industry: Gain hands‑on experience supporting autonomous vehicle testing.
• Training provided: You don't need previous autonomous vehicle experience to apply.

No job can eliminate every financial uncertainty, but a structured hourly role may make it easier to plan your workweek and understand your earnings before expenses.

You don't have to give up driving to explore a more structured career. You just need the right opportunity.

What is a Safety Driver?

You'll help test autonomous vehicles on real roads in the Austin area.

Autonomous vehicles use advanced technology to navigate their surroundings, but human safety drivers remain an important part of the testing process. You'll monitor the vehicle's performance, remain aware of changing road conditions, and help ensure testing procedures are followed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating vehicles manually when required and supervising the vehicle during autonomous operation
• Monitoring traffic, pedestrians, weather, road conditions, and potential hazards
• Maintaining situational awareness and responding appropriately to unexpected situations
• Following established testing protocols and safety procedures
• Collaborating with remote operators and engineering teams
• Performing pre‑ and post‑operation vehicle safety checks
• Recording observations and collecting driving data
• Assisting with basic technology‑related tasks, hardware adjustments, and software uploads
• Supporting basic troubleshooting and reporting issues to the appropriate team
• Providing feedback that helps improve autonomous driving systems

This role combines professional driving with technology, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety. It's an opportunity to use your existing driving skills while learning how vehicles are tested and evaluated as autonomous technology develops.

Never Worked With Autonomous Vehicles? That's Okay.

No previous autonomous vehicle experience is required. Training is provided.

You don't need an engineering degree, a robotics background, or years of experience working with advanced technology.

We're looking for dependable drivers who can follow instructions, remain focused for extended periods, exercise sound judgment, and learn new systems.

Your experience may come from:

• Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare platforms
• DoorDash, Amazon Flex, or package delivery
• Delivery vans and fleet vehicle operations
• Commercial driving and transportation
• Shuttle services and logistics
• Military service or security‑related positions
• Automotive or other driving‑related roles

If you have strong driving skills, a commitment to safety, and the willingness to learn, this could be your opportunity to take your experience in a new direction.

You already know the road. We'll provide training to help you learn the role.

Pay:

$22–$25 per hour

Schedule:

Full‑time, 40 hours per week

Employment type:

Permanent, direct hire

Location:

Austin, TX

Training:

Provided

Eligible employees may have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short‑and‑long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Additional benefits and employee discounts, subject to eligibility

Specific benefits, employee contributions, coverage, and eligibility are subject to applicable plan terms.

What we're looking for

To qualify for this position, you must have:

• A valid U.S. driver's license held for at least three years
• Strong driving skills and situational awareness
• Good judgment and attention to detail
• The ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures
• Comfort using technology and learning new systems
• Reliability and professionalism
• Availability to work the assigned schedule

A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be conducted during the hiring process to verify your driving history. Previous autonomous vehicle experience is not required. Training will be provided.

Austin Drivers: What if your next opportunity is already within reach?

Maybe you're tired of spending your entire day on the road only to wonder whether you've earned enough. Maybe you're ready to stop depending entirely on app‑based work. Maybe you enjoy driving but want to explore an opportunity that offers a structured schedule, an established hourly rate, and the chance to learn something new. You don't have to start over. You don't have to leave your driving experience behind. And you don't need to be a technology expert to take the first step.

You can take the skills you've already developed on the road and put them to work in an entirely different industry.

Your driving experience got you this far. Now it's time to see where else it can take you.

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