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Autonomous Vehicle Operator
Nuro · California - SF
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Location: San Francisco, CA 94080
Work arrangement: Full-time, on-site
Employment type: 12-month temporary assignment
Pay: $27.00-$33.25 per hour, Based on shift and day of week, details in compensation section
Plus benefits and eligibility for additional incentives
Schedule: Fixed shifts selected when you apply
Shifts available:
Afternoon/Evening: 2pm-10:30pm PT
Overnight: 10pm-6:30am PT
What to Expect
At Nuro, safety is our guiding principle and our promise—every mile matters as we drive autonomy forward. As an Autonomous Vehicle Operator, you bring this commitment to life through the care, judgment, and accountability you demonstrate on every drive.
You’ll play a critical role in advancing self-driving technology by operating test vehicles in manual and autonomous modes for up to eight hours a day across a variety of real-world traffic and road conditions. You’ll use Nuro’s software and equipment to collect data and provide detailed feedback that helps our engineering teams build safer, more reliable self-driving technology.
About Nuro
Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the world around us, that’s why we’re building a universal autonomy platform: self-driving for all roads and all rides.
Founded in 2016, Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology for a wide range of vehicles, use cases, and markets. Powered by the Nuro Driver™, our universal autonomy platform enables the global mobility ecosystem to deploy autonomy at scale, from robotaxis and logistics fleets to personal vehicles.
With years of real-world deployment experience and a flexible, partner-led business model, Nuro is working toward a future where millions of autonomous vehicles powered by our technology help make everyday life safer, easier, and more connected. Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Uber, NVIDIA, Google, Softbank, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and other leading investors.
What You’ll Do
Drive Nuro test vehicles in manual and autonomous modes for up to eight hours a day while following all safety and driving procedures
Monitor the vehicle’s safety, navigation, and driving systems while staying alert to traffic, pedestrians, bicyclists, weather, and road conditions
Collect real-world driving data using Nuro’s cutting-edge software and share feedback with engineers
Complete vehicle checks before and after each shift, report problems, and perform basic upkeep such as washing vehicles and checking tire pressure
Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with Mission Operations (dispatch) to resolve problems safely
Use laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other tools to complete reports and document your work
Occasionally speak with members of the public or support ridealongs for company leaders, investors, engineers, and other guests
To be considered, you’ll need to
Always practice safe driving and follow detailed procedures
Be available five days per week on the fixed shift you select when you apply
Meet the driving-record requirements below, following a conditional offer of employment, and pass a background check and drug screen conducted in accordance with applicable law
Stay focused and observant while sitting and driving for long periods
Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, and be comfortable using modern online collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, Google Meet, or similar)
Stay calm, solve problems, and work independently
Maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time consistently
Working conditions and essential functions
Due to the nature of the position, this job requires:
Sitting for 3 to 4 hours at a time for up to 8 hours per day in an enclosed vehicle alone or occasionally with a co-driver
Bending, squatting, stretching and lifting up to 25 pounds on a regular basis
Side and up/down movement of
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