AV Driver, Data Collections (Contract)

Location: Torrance, CA
Position Type: Short-Term Contract: immediate start through September 30, 2026
Schedule: 5–6 days a week, 8+ hour shifts
Flexible schedule with a high percentage of night driving—up to 75% night driving

The Helm team is growing and looking to add drivers to our team. If you're a tech-savvy driver local to the LA / Torrance area with a passion for cutting-edge automotive technology this role is for you. We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented AV Driver to join our fleet team for an intensive mapping and data collection sprint running through the end of September 2026.

Your primary responsibility will be operating a specialized passenger vehicle to collect high-quality environmental data. For candidates who bring prior Autonomous Vehicle (AV) operations experience, this role also offers the exciting opportunity to expand into active testing and evaluation of advanced AV functions.

You will

• Safely operate a data collection vehicle 5 to 6 days a week (shifts of 8+ hours) to gather critical sensor data.

• Maintain high focus during a schedule that features a heavy emphasis on night driving (up to 75% night shifts) to capture low-light environmental data.

• Use Linux command lines to initialize, monitor, troubleshoot, and safely shut down the onboard data logging equipment while parked.

• Participate in the structured testing and validation of automated driving functions (for operators with relevant AV background).

You have

• Local proximity: Must reside in or near LA / Torrance, CA for daily shift reporting.

• Linux proficiency: Comfort navigating in terminal, executing command prompts, and troubleshooting basic data collection software stacks.

• An impeccable driving record for the past 3 to 5 years, with absolutely no history of DUI/DWI and proven reliability/safety records.

• Schedule flexibility: Eagerness and physical readiness to handle a high volume of 5–6 days a week, 8+ hour shifts (featuring up to 75% night driving / 25% day).

• Prior experience operating autonomous vehicles or working in a vehicle test environment (preferred, unlocks AV function testing responsibilities).

The pay range for this position is estimated to fall in the hourly range of approximately $35 and $40 / hour.

Helm.ai is proud to be an equal opportunity employer building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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