On-Site Hiring Event: Autonomous Vehicle Operator, Santa Clara (12-Month Duration)
About The Position
Nuro is hiring Autonomous Vehicle Operators for a 12-month duration to join our growing operations team! We're hosting an on-site hiring event from 9:30am-4pm PT on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, in Santa Clara, CA. If you love driving and want to work hands on with groundbreaking autonomous vehicle technology, this role is for you! How to attend: Apply first! After reading through the job description please submit your application below. Get the details! We will follow up soon after you apply with the full event agenda and exact location to find a time that works best for you. 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
- You are able to reliably work 5 days a week on one of the following shifts: Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Tue - Sat) Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Sun - Thu) Afternoon/Evening: 2:00pm-10:30pm PT (Tue - Sat) Afternoon/Evening: 2:00pm-10:30pm PT (Sun - Thu) Overnight: 10:00pm-6:30am PT (Wed - Sun)
- You have a current valid California driver's license and have been in possession of a US license for 3+ years
- You have a clean driving record and can pass a criminal background check and drug test
- You have a passion to learn about processes and autonomous vehicles
- You have strong communication skills (written and verbal) and are able to comfortably communicate through modern online collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, Google Meet, or similar)
- You are comfortable operating standard field equipment, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones, which are critical for documentation, training, and real-time workflow procedures
- You exhibit strong problem-solving skills by remaining calm and resourceful under pressure to troubleshoot operational issues
- You have strong collaboration and time management skills and are able to work independently or in small groups for periods without direct supervision
- You are self-driven and able to stay focused and goal oriented while adapting to frequent changes and evolving conditions
- You have a 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
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- daily meal reimbursement
- paid time off
- limited company holidays
- discretionary biannual contract completion bonus based on company and individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
