A growing autonomous vehicle technology company is hiring Safety Drivers in Dallas, TX for a rare opportunity to sit at the wheel of self-driving vehicle technology that's actively operating on public roads right now.
Full benefits. Multiple shift options. No CDL required.
Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of our client, a leading developer in the autonomous vehicle and delivery robot industry. Their technology is actively operating on Dallas roads in partnership with one of the world's largest ride-share platforms — this is not a test lab project, it's a live, commercial deployment. Dallas is a priority expansion city and this team is growing fast.
You'll join the Operations Team as an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver, working directly alongside engineers and QA teams in the field. Your job is to monitor and support the AV system in real-world driving conditions across Dallas streets — collecting data, flagging edge cases, and ensuring every mile meets the highest safety standards.
This is a full-time, long-term contract role with full benefits through the employer of record. You're integrated into the client's operations team daily, not treated like a temp.
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• Operate autonomous vehicles safely and lawfully to collect critical data on system performance and real-world environmental factors
• Monitor vehicle behavior during in-field testing and flag anything outside normal operating parameters
• Prepare vehicles for daily operations including pre-shift safety checks and system readiness review
• Interact professionally with riders, engineers, and operations leaders to share feedback from the field
• Submit detailed shift reports supporting system improvements and operational decisions
• Stay alert, distraction-free, and fully present behind the wheel at all times
: 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
: 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM
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• Sunday through Wednesday
• Thursday through Sunday
• Saturday through Tuesday
Hours are full-time (40 hrs/week). Dallas is in a launch phase, so shift flexibility is important, especially in the first few months as operations scale.
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• Professional driving background: AV operator, app-based driving (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash), delivery driving, CDL, driving instructor, or similar role where you drove for the majority of your shift
• Valid US driver's license held for 3+ years
• Clean driving record with no DUIs, drug, or alcohol-related offenses in the last 5 years
• If you have an Uber Driver account, it must be in good standing with no deactivations
• Strong communication skills, high attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset
• Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship
• Must be local to or willing to commute to the Dallas, TX area (on-site only, no remote)
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• Prior autonomous or EV vehicle experience
• Defensive driving or safe driving certifications
• Knowledge of vehicle technology and control systems
• Motorsports or professional racing background
: 40 hrs/week (full-time; 30+ hours guaranteed)
: 1-year contract with potential for continuation
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• Employer-subsidized healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare costs
• Short and long-term disability coverage, fully employer-paid
• Life insurance, fully employer-paid
• 401(k) package
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
Ready to make the move? Apply now and we'll reach out to talk details. Confidential search; your application is fully private.
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