Vehicle Operations Specialist (Contract)

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
Junior
Automotive • Information Technology • Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Operate and evaluate self-driving test vehicles up to 8 hours daily, provide detailed feedback to engineers, ensure safety, train new safety drivers overseas (>25%), and support miscellaneous vehicle and garage tasks for the startup.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.

Skills Required

  • 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.
  • 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.

WeRide.ai Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WeRide.ai and has not been reviewed or approved by WeRide.ai.

  • Affordable Benefits Medical, dental, and vision are described as company‑paid for U.S. roles, often extending to dependents. Employer-paid premiums minimize out‑of‑pocket costs.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Free daily hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prominently offered. Everyday meal perks enhance on‑site convenience and overall experience.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock plan and equity eligibility are included in U.S. offers. Access to ownership can augment total compensation for many roles.

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The Company
San Jose, CA
501 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

WeRide is a global leading company that develops Level 4 autonomous driving technologies, bringing smart cities with new products, new business model and new experience. WeRide has received strategic investments from top-tier global automakers, including Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and Yutong Group. WeRide is the first startup in the world that holds driverless test permits in both China and the US. Through strategic alliances with car makers, mobility and logistics service platforms, WeRide offers an all-rounded product mix of Robotaxi, Mini Robobus and Robovan to provide multiple services including online ride-hailing, on-demand transport and urban logistics. WeRide launched China’s first Robotaxi service, completely open to public, in November 2019, in Guangzhou, China, covering an area of 144 square kilometers. WeRide has also conducted commercial pilot operations and fully driverless testing for Mini Robobus and Robovan. Established in 2017, WeRide is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, and maintains R&D and operation centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Wuhan, Zhengzhou and Anqing, as well as San Jose in the US. It employs a highly skilled team of over 800 employees around the globe and has extensive domestic and international experience in R&D, business development and operations.

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