Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver (non-CDL)

Who we are

About the role

What you'll do

• Operate a support vehicle to assist with testing operations
  Manage road interactions to help maintain a controlled testing environment
  Stay highly aware of surrounding conditions, adapting as needed
  Prioritize safety for all road users throughout the process
  Maintain clear and effective communication with the team, following established protocols
  Exercise strong situational awareness to proactively identify and address potential challenges

What we're looking for

• Minimum of 3 years of experience driving a box truck
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no major infractions
• Clean driving record and the ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective reporting
• Critical thinking and decision-making abilities to handle high-pressure situations with composure
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including rotating shifts as needed

Bonus Qualifications:

• Previous experience in autonomous driving, testing or similar field
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and FMCSA rules is a plus
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics and traffic management principles
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for autonomous vehicle technology are highly valued

More about Gatik

Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.

We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy.  By choosing the middle mile – with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik’s well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.

Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.

Notable News

• Forbes: Forget robotaxis. Upstart Gatik sees middle-mile deliveries as the path to profitable AVs
• Tech Brew: Gatik AI exec unpacks the regulations that could shape the AV industry
• Business Wire: Gatik Paves the Way for Safe Driverless Operations (‘Freight-Only’) at Scale with Industry-First Third-Party Safety Assessment Framework
• Auto Futures: Autonomous Trucking Group Gatik Secures Investment From NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS
• Automotive News: Gatik foresees hundreds of self-driving trucks on road soon, and that's just the beginning
• Forbes: Isuzu And Gatik Go All In To Scale Up Driverless Freight Services
• Bloomberg: Autonomous Vehicle Startup Takes Off by Picking Off Easier Routes
• Reuters: Driverless vehicles on limited routes bump along despite US robotaxi scrutiny

Taking care of our team

At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.