Autonomous Vehicle Operator, Santa Clara (AM Shift, 12-Month Duration)
Nuro · California - Santa Clara
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Nuro's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of Nuro's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Nuro
- high 110 stale, 0 reposted of 110 open
- Hiring momentum
- 139 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Nuro's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Nuro.
About this role
As an Autonomous Vehicle Operator at Nuro, you will operate autonomous test vehicles in both manual and autonomous modes, collecting data and providing feedback to engineers. Your role involves troubleshooting operational issues, conducting vehicle inspections, and performing basic maintenance tasks. You will also engage with the public to educate them about autonomous vehicle technology and may serve as a company ambassador during high-profile ridealongs.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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 Nuro as an employer.
What you need
- Current valid California driver's license with 3+ years of possession
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug test
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Comfortable using standard field equipment (laptops, tablets, smartphones)
- Strong problem-solving skills under pressure
What you get
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Daily meal reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Limited company holidays
- Discretionary biannual contract completion bonus
Worth weighing
- Position is temporary with a 12-month duration
- Shifts include early morning, afternoon/evening, and overnight hours
- Job requires sitting for long periods and physical activity such as bending and lifting
- No specific mention of career advancement opportunities
Summarised from Nuro's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Nuro on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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