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Vehicle Operations Specialist

JSM Consulting Inc.
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Vehicle Operations Specialist to play a key role in advancing AI-centric autonomous technology, acting as the link between their cutting-edge AI and the unpredictability of the open road.

In this role, you'll operate vehicles with proprietary technology, execute specific test scenarios, and monitor vehicle systems to ensure safe and effective testing. You'll also perform vehicle inspections, document system performance, provide feedback to engineering teams, and help troubleshoot issues identified during your shift.

The ideal candidate has a strong driving record and is comfortable working with technology in a safety-critical environment. You bring strong situational awareness, technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to communicate detailed observations through clear verbal and written reporting.

Available Shifts

AM: 6:00am 2:30pm, Monday - Friday

PM: 2:00pm 10:30pm, Monday - Friday

Note: During the first week, workers will follow a 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday schedule, and will then transition to one of shift options above.

As a Vehicle Operations Specialist You'll

  • Monitor vehicle software systems while upholding safe operational protocols and full legal compliance.
  • Execute specific test cases (e.g., navigating construction zones, roundabouts, heavy pedestrian traffic, etc.) and document system performance accordingly.
  • Provide concise, high-quality verbal and written feedback on non-ideal vehicle behaviors and edge-case scenarios.
  • Perform pre-and-post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring sensors (LiDAR, Cameras, Radar) are clean and report major operational concerns accordingly.
  • Work directly with Software and Hardware Engineers to troubleshoot issues identified during your shift(s).

Role specifics and target candidate profile Ideal candidate profile

Flexible folks that are ok

Daily tasks

Your day-to-day involves more than just sitting behind the wheel. You are an agile sensor tester and a safety expert. � Systems Supervision: Monitor vehicle software systems while upholding safe operational protocols and full legal compliance. � Structured Testing: Execute specific test cases (e.g. navigating construction zones, roundabouts, heavy pedestrian traffic, etc.) and document system performance accordingly. � Data Logging & Reporting: Provide concise, high-quality verbal and written feedback on non-ideal vehicle behaviors and edge-case scenarios. � Fleet Health: Perform pre-and-post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring sensors (LiDAR, Cameras, Radar) are clean and report major, operational concerns accordingly. � Collaboration: Work directly with Software and Hardware Engineers to troubleshoot issues identified during your shift(s).

Required Skills

Requirement Description Driving Record A pristine driving history (no major infractions in the last 5 years). Cannot have more than 1 violation point count. Tech Literacy Ability to navigate complex software interfaces and troubleshoot basic hardware/connectivity issues. Focus High "situational awareness "the ability to remain hyper-focused for long durations in a repetitive environment. Communication Strong written English skills for technical reporting and clear verbal skills for real-time communications. Adaptability Comfort with a rapidly changing environment; you might be testing a new software build every single day.

Hiring logistics and due diligence Work schedule

AM: 6:00am 2:30pm PM: 2:00pm 10:30pm M- Friday - there will be an interim 9-5 shift to start but those will most likely move to 2-10:30

Interview process

1st round is 30 min virtual meeting and then a 30 min onsite interview

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