Mission Operator - Palo Alto, CA - Third Shift (Contractor)
Latitude AI · Palo Alto, CA
Posted 19 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Latitude AI's roles stay open a median of 40 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 68% of Latitude AI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Latitude AI
- high 20 stale, 0 reposted of 47 open
- Hiring momentum
- 86 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Latitude AI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Latitude AI.
About this role
As a Mission Operator at Latitude AI, you will be responsible for operating prototype vehicles equipped with automated driving systems. Your daily tasks will include conducting vehicle inspections, performing safe driving operations, documenting events, and communicating feedback on system performance. You may also lead a small team and work closely with various stakeholders to ensure efficient testing and data collection.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Latitude AI as an employer.
What you need
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 1-2 years of employment experience
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driving record requirements
- Enjoyment of driving for extended periods
- Ability to monitor and test software via laptop in a moving vehicle
- Experience in a professional work environment emphasizing safety and procedure
Nice to have
- Vehicle or technical product development experience
- Working knowledge of Atlassian Jira basics
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Position is contract-based
- Role may involve leading a small team
- Work involves driving for extended periods
Summarised from Latitude AI's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Latitude AI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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