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Autonomous Driving Test Operator
$52K
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of licensed driving experience.
- Education
- High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
About the job
Safely operate autonomous vehicles in real-world conditions, monitor and document vehicle behavior, and provide feedback to support testing and engineering improvements.
What you'll do
- Operate prototype vehicles, follow safety procedures, and complete pre- and post-trip inspections.
- Run testing procedures, collect and annotate data, and report actionable feedback and incidents to engineering teams.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness, troubleshoot basic issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least 5 years of licensed driving experience.
- Valid Nevada State Driver’s License and a driving record meeting the stated standards; must pass an in-house driving examination.
- Strong English communication and teamwork skills; comfort using smartphones, navigation tools, and communication systems.
Nice to have
- Experience operating autonomous vehicles or training related to autonomous vehicle technology; experience with NHTSA Levels 2–5 systems.
- Familiarity with Linux, JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, and/or Python; experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
Pay
$52,000 — $52,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
JIRA, Confluence, Linux, GitLab, Python
AI focus
Supports autonomous vehicle testing and validation by monitoring vehicle behavior, collecting data, and providing feedback for vehicle performance and software development.
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