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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Motional's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Motional's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Motional
- high 51 stale, 1 reposted of 74 open
- Hiring momentum
- 107 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 Motional's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Motional.
About this role
As an Autonomous Driving Test Operator at Motional, you will be responsible for safely operating prototype autonomous vehicles in various driving conditions while collecting and annotating data to assist engineering teams. Your role involves conducting vehicle inspections, managing incidents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle performance and software development. This position requires strong attention to detail and effective communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- 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 Motional as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
- Minimum of 5 years of licensed driving experience
- Valid Nevada State Driver’s License with an exceptional record
- Comfort using smartphones, navigation tools, and communication systems
- Strong English communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to remain calm and alert in dynamic driving environments
Nice to have
- Prior experience providing subjective feedback on vehicle behavior and environmental conditions
- Prior experience as an Operator/Driver for Autonomous Vehicles
- Completion of internal or external training related to autonomous vehicle technology
- Experience working with NHTSA Levels 2–5 autonomous vehicle systems
- Familiarity with technical tools and software such as Linux, JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, and/or Python
What you get
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401k with a company match
- Health saving accounts
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used beyond JIRA and Confluence
- Role may involve varying schedules including nights and weekends
- Safety-sensitive position with drug screening requirements
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Listed by Motional on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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