Test Driver - Company vehicle provided

Tsmg; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsmg in San Francisco is seeking experienced Test Drivers for a road data collection project focusing on road signs, traffic signals, and other infrastructure. You will operate project vehicles along predefined routes and capture high-quality data with specialized in-vehicle equipment.

Candidates must have 5+ years of driving, a valid license with a clean MVR, and pass a background check. Comfort with technical gear, strong attention to detail, and clear communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of driving experience.
• Valid driver's license and strong, safe driving record.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and background check.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and predefined routes.
• Comfortable working with technical equipment and basic digital tools.
• Strong attention to detail and responsibility for project equipment and data collection.
• Willingness to drive in varying weather conditions, including snow.
• Good communication skills to report issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned routes according to daily schedule and project instructions.
• Collect data on road signs, traffic lights, road markings, and other infrastructure.
• Operate and monitor data collection equipment during each shift.
• Follow predefined routes and project procedures.
• Drive safely in diverse weather conditions and terrain.
• Check equipment and data collection setup before/after each shift; transfer SSDs as required.
• Report equipment issues, incidents, or data problems promptly.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Driving experience

Safe driving

Data collection

Technical equipment

Communication

Route following

Tools

In-vehicle equipment

Job description

Project Overview

We are looking for experienced and safety-focused Test Drivers to support a road data collection project focused on capturing information about road signs, traffic lights, and other road infrastructure.

Drivers will operate a project vehicle along predefined routes and collect high-quality data using specialized equipment installed in the vehicle.

• Drive assigned routes according to the daily schedule and project instructions.
• Collect data on road signs, traffic lights, road markings, and other relevant road infrastructure.
• Operate and monitor data collection equipment throughout each shift.
• Follow predefined routes accurately and comply with all project procedures.
• Drive safely in a variety of weather and road conditions, including:
  • Sunny and low-sun conditions
  • Rain and cloudy weather
  • Fog
  • Snow and snow-covered roads
  • Check equipment and data collection setup before and after each shift.
  • Safely handle and transfer project SSDs and other equipment as required.
  • Send collected SSDs to the Operations Lead after each shift, following the established project process.
  • Report any equipment issues, route deviations, incidents, or data collection problems promptly.
  • Maintain accurate records and follow all safety and operational guidelines.

Mandatory:

• Valid driver's license and a strong, safe driving record.
• 5+ years of driving experience.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Clean criminal/background check.
• Comfortable driving for extended periods and covering assigned routes independently.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and predefined routes.
• Comfortable working with technical equipment and basic digital tools.
• Strong attention to detail and responsibility for project equipment and collected data.
• Willingness to drive in varying weather and road conditions, including snow.
• Good communication skills and ability to report issues clearly.

This project requires drivers to operate vehicles in diverse environmental conditions and locations. Depending on the assigned location and weather, driving may include rain, fog, low sun, snow, and snow-covered roads.

To support safe winter operations, winter tires and snow chains will be provided where required.

This is a field-based role involving significant time on the road. Drivers should be comfortable working independently, following daily route assignments, and maintaining consistent data collection quality throughout each shift.

Previous experience in ADAS, mapping, autonomous vehicle testing, or other automotive data collection projects is strongly preferred.