Be a Robotic Driver Tester in Austin

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver

Join the Future of Transportation

HireArt is seeking attentive, safety-focused, and detail-oriented professionals to join our client's autonomous vehicle testing program as an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in advancing cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology while helping maintain the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

If you have strong driving skills, exceptional situational awareness, and an interest in emerging technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver, you will:

• Operate autonomous vehicles safely and in compliance with all traffic laws
• Collect critical data on vehicle performance and environmental conditions
• Monitor autonomous driving systems during real-world testing
• Remain alert and prepared to respond to unexpected driving situations
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and readiness checks
• Complete detailed reports to support ongoing technology development
• Collaborate with engineers, operations leaders, and riders by providing feedback and observations
• Help ensure the safety of all road users during testing operations

Available Schedules

Tuesday Saturday

• 40 hours per week (8-hour shifts)

AM Shift Options:

• 5:00 AM 1:30 PM
• 5:30 AM 2:00 PM
• 6:00 AM 2:30 PM

PM Shift Options:

• 3:30 PM 12:00 AM
• 4:00 PM 12:30 AM

Friday Monday

• 40 hours per week (10-hour shifts)

AM Shift:

• 4:30 AM 3:00 PM

PM Shift:

• 2:30 PM 1:00 AM

Note: New hires will begin on either the 6:00 AM 2:30 PM shift or the 2:30 PM 11:00 PM shift, based on hiring needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 3 years holding a valid U.S. driver's license
• Clean driving record with no DUI, drug-related, or alcohol-related offenses within the past 5 years
• Strong knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and sense of responsibility
• Ability to remain focused and distraction-free for extended periods
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and on different road types

Preferred

• Knowledge of vehicle systems and control technologies
• Experience working with autonomous vehicles
• Defensive driving training or safe-driving certifications
• Motorsport or advanced driving experience

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a rapidly growing autonomous vehicle industry
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge transportation technology
• Work alongside innovative engineers and operations professionals
• Contribute directly to the development of next-generation mobility solutions
• Competitive hourly compensation with full-time hours