Autonomous Vehicle Operator, Santa Clara (AM Shift, 12-Month Duration)

Nuro•Santa Clara, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world’s most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale—empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future. Our operations team is growing and we are looking for Autonomous Vehicle Operators (AVOs) to join us. In this role you will be responsible for operating our autonomous test vehicles that run proprietary software and hardware, while helping train our self-driving technology. Professionalism, care, and personal accountability are significant attributes as you will be expected to adhere to the culture of safety and standards of conduct exemplified by the team. You will have to pass a number of training checkpoints both in and out of the vehicle.

Requirements

Able to reliably work 5 days a week on one of the following shifts: Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Wed-Sun), Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Thu-Mon), Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Sat-Wed)
Current valid California driver's license
Have been in possession of a US license for 3+ years
Clean driving record
Can pass a criminal background check and drug test
Passion to learn about processes and autonomous vehicles
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Able to comfortably communicate through modern online collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, Google Meet, or similar)
Comfortable operating standard field equipment, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones, which are critical for documentation, training, and real-time workflow procedures
Strong problem-solving skills by remaining calm and resourceful under pressure to troubleshoot operational issues
Strong collaboration and time management skills
Able to work independently or in small groups for periods without direct supervision
Self-driven and able to stay focused and goal oriented while adapting to frequent changes and evolving conditions
Proven record of reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance

Responsibilities

Operate a vehicle in manual and autonomous mode up to 8 hours per day in diverse traffic conditions while adhering to proper safety and operational driving procedures
Utilize proprietary ground-breaking software to collect data in a variety of real-world situations, while simultaneously providing detailed and accurate feedback to our engineers
Troubleshoot operational issues in real time and collaborate with Mission Operations (dispatch) team as needed to resolve as quickly as possible and hit mileage collection targets
Conduct daily vehicle inspection checks before and after missions
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, including but not limited to washing vehicles, putting air in tires, etc.
Occasionally interact with members of the public to educate them on autonomous vehicle technologies and behaviors
Occasionally serve as a company ambassador by safely and confidently conducting high-profile ridealongs for senior leadership (CEO, President, VPs), major stakeholders, investors, and engineers. You will expertly balance safe operations with professional communication, fielding general questions, and strategically deferring technical inquiries to the correct Points of Contact (POCs) or subject matter experts
Monitor onboard safety and navigational systems while maintaining constant situational awareness and adherence to safety protocols while driving