Vehicle Operations Specialist (Contract)

WeRide.ai

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San Jose, CA on site Until 8/23/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted June 5, 2026
Job description
WeRide is a smart mobility start-up whose mission is to transform mobility with autonomous driving. We are committed to build better transportation experience that’s safe, efficient, affordable and joyful. We have an elite team of entrepreneurs and technologists who share the same passion and pursue continuous excellence in their work.   

What you will do:

  • Thoroughly understand how our self-driving technology works.
  • Stay on top of countless daily changes, both big and small.
  • Safely operate test vehicles for up to 8 hours a day to evaluate and help improve our autonomous driving system.
  • Consistently make exceptional judgment calls.
  • Share detailed feedback on our technology and top priorities with engineers and managers.
  • Be the voice of the company to self-driving enthusiasts and curious onlookers.
  • Demonstrate work flexibility in a startup environment – responsibilities include: regularly washing company vehicles, garage maintenance support, carrying things as needed, picking up co-workers (when on business trips), and any other non in vehicle task ad hoc task as needed.

Requirements:

  • 2 years of experience as an AV (Autonomous Vehicle) Safety Officer.
  • Strong focus on safety first.
  • Excellent communication skills, fluent in English.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Commitment to significant time overseas (>25% in mid east and Europe) training new safety drivers.

Preferred to have

  • Proven record of success thriving in a team setting.
  • Passion for vehicles and/or experience in vehicle maintenance.
  • Expertise in vehicle technology.
  • Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus.

Compensation (from employer):
28–40 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Operate test vehicles, evaluate autonomous systems, provide feedback, and support vehicle maintenance and safety.

Job title

Vehicle Operations Specialist (Contract)

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

San Jose, CA; remote work not specified

Salary

28–40 USD per-hour-wage

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

U.S. driver licensedriving recordcommunication

Preferred skills

teamworkvehicle technologymultilingual

Specializations

autonomous vehiclessafetyvehicle maintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Jose, CA, USA

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