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Safety Driver

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Summary

Drive and monitor autonomous vehicles in Austin to support testing, collect data, and ensure safety, working closely with engineers and remote operators.

About Avride

Avride is a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle company headquartered in Austin, TX, with additional R&D hubs around the world. Our company develops and operates both autonomous cars and delivery robots that share technologies and continuously learn from one another—a unique approach that accelerates innovation across our entire platform. Since 2017, Avride has been advancing autonomous technology to create safe, reliable transportation and delivery solutions that meet today's needs while shaping the future of mobility.

About the team

Our Operations Team is at the core of autonomous vehicle testing, ensuring every mile driven meets the highest safety standards. We work closely with engineers and QA teams to bring cutting-edge technology safely to the real world. It's a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where precision and responsibility matter. If you're passionate about driving, technology, and being part of an industry that's transforming transportation, Avride offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working alongside a talented team that's redefining the future of mobility.

About the role

In this role, you will operate Avride autonomous vehicles in the Austin area, supporting testing and on-road operations. You will be driving Avride vehicles and will be paid an hourly rate of $25/hour. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with several shift options.

During your shift, you will work closely with remote operators, alternating between manually driving the vehicle and supervising it while in autonomous mode. Your driving plays an important role in the continued development of our autonomous technology. By consistently demonstrating safe driving habits, strong hazard awareness, and sound decision-making, you will help generate high-quality driving data that supports the improvement of Avride's autonomous driving system. In addition to driving, you will support data collection and vehicle testing activities, which may include adjusting hardware, uploading software, and assisting with basic technical troubleshooting.

This role is employed through our 3rd party employer of record partner and offers weekly pay on Fridays. Employees are eligible for subsidized benefits starting on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment, as well as access to a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Available Schedules
Day Shift (8-hour shift options)
  • Tuesday–Saturday
  • Sunday–Thursday
Typical 8-Day Shift Hours:
  • 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  • 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Day Shift (10-hour shift option)

  • Friday-Monday 4:30am-3:00pm
Evening Shift Options:
  • Tuesday–Saturday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (8-hour shifts)
  • Friday–Monday: 2:30 PM – 1:00 AM (10-hour shifts)

Additional shift offerings: If you’re unable to work the currently available shifts but are still interested in this role, we encourage you to apply! Please indicate your preferred shifts in your application, and we will reach out when those opportunities become available.

What you'll do

  • Operate autonomous vehicles safely and lawfully to collect critical data on system performance and environmental factors.
  • Interact professionally with riders, engineers, and company operations leaders to provide feedback and insights.
  • Monitor vehicle performance and conduct in-field testing to ensure operational safety.
  • Prepare vehicles daily for in-field operations, including safety checks and system readiness.
  • Submit detailed reports to support system advancements and operational improvements.
  • Be prepared for the actions of other drivers and pedestrians as well as for unexpected events.
  • Be alert and distraction free while in vehicles.

What you'll need

  • Experience as an autonomous vehicle operator, driving instructor, motorsports racer, or in another role that demands strong safety awareness and exceptional driving skills. Any prior driving experience (e.g., Uber or similar) should be clearly listed on the resume submitted for this role
  • A valid US driving license for the last 3+ years
  • Must have a clean driving record with no DUIs, drug, and/or alcohol-related offenses within the last 5 years
  • Able to anticipate hazardous situations and act quickly and safely, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others when operating a motor vehicle
  • Have a thorough knowledge of local traffic regulations
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail
  • A willingness to work in various weather conditions and comfortable driving on different types of roads
  • Takes ownership with a high level of responsibility
  • Drivers check, background check and drug test completed prior to start

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of vehicle technology and control systems
  • Certification from safe driving or defensive driving courses
  • Additional courses in Safety Driving or Defensive Driving

Benefits

  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Employer Subsidized Healthcare Benefits thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
  • Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
  • 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed through our trusted Employer of Record partner, who manages payroll, benefits, and local compliance on our behalf. You will work day-to-day with the Avride team and be fully integrated into our culture and operations. This job is onsite and available to candidates local to the Austin, Texas area.

Avride values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation, sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.

Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process, or to perform the essential functions of a job, please email jobs@avride.ai.

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What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter

  • Preferred First Name optional
  • I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require current or future visa sponsorship. choose one
  • Are you currently based in the Austin area, and are you available to work full-time in a driving role within the downtown Austin area? choose one
  • Have you previously interviewed for the Avride Safety Driver position within the past 90 days through Avride, HireArt, or another staffing agency? Note: Candidates are only permitted to interview for the Avride Safety Driver position once every 90 days. written answer
  • How did you hear about this position? (Please provide specific details.) For example: Indeed, LinkedIn, Facebook group (name of group), employee referral (name of employee), word of mouth, recruiter outreach, seeing an Avride vehicle around town or other (please describe fully). written answer
  • This role requires advanced driving skills, including strong safety awareness, hazard anticipation, and precise vehicle control. Please describe how you developed these skills and where you gained your driving experience. Include any relevant professional driving experience, such as Amazon DSP, rideshare (Uber/Lyft), autonomous vehicle (AV) operations, military driving, CDL/commercial driving, or other roles that required advanced driving abilities. written answer
  • Shift Schedule Preference - All shifts are 40 hours per week. We offer 5 days per week (8-hour shifts) or 4 days per week (10-hour shifts). Please select all shift and schedule combinations you are available to work from the options below. Note: AM shifts times start at either 5am, 5:30am, 6am or 6:30am and end at 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm or 3:3pm. All are 8 hour shifts. Exact shift assignment will be determined at time of offer. PM shift time are the hours listed below. choose any
  • If your preferred shift time is AM and AM is no longer available, are you open to working a PM shift?
  • If you indicated above that you’re unable to work any of the current shift schedules, please specify the days and hours you would be available to work if new shifts become available. written answer · optional
  • Please indicate any professional driving courses/classes you have taken such as High-performance or precision driving classes, AV driving courses, Defensive Driving, CDL or other. written answer
  • This role requires basic technical skills, including computer use, troubleshooting, and installing or uploading software. Please describe your experience performing these types of tasks. written answer
  • Describe a time when you had to react quickly to avoid a dangerous situation while driving. What did you notice, what action did you take, and what was the outcome? written answer
  • Please list any IT or Computer Science related education you have completed, including degrees (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, etc.) and/or IT certifications and trainings. written answer
  • What interests you about electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, and how have you engaged with or learned about this space? written answer
  • If selected for this role, you will report to our facility in North Austin at the start of your shift to meet with the team and pick up an Avride vehicle. Your driving route will be in and around the downtown Austin area. Do you acknowledge that these locations are acceptable to you? choose one
  • If selected for this role, you will be required to complete a driving history check, background check, and drug screening. Do you acknowledge and understand that these three items are part of the hiring process? choose one
  • Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Can you perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodation? choose one · optional
  • If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential duties of the job, please describe the accommodation requested below. (Note: You are not required to disclose specific medical diagnoses). written answer · optional

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