Self-driving and ADAS test driving in Arizona
Test driver jobs in Arizona
Measured from 4 distinct advertised hourly rates, across 3 employers. 4 of these 8 openings give no hourly figure.
8 test driver and safety driver roles are open in Arizona right now at TSMG, Gatik and Aurora Innovation and 2 other employers, in 3 cities including Phoenix, Chandler and Tempe. We re-read each employer's job board every day, so closed jobs drop off.
Open test driver roles in Arizona
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Autonomous Truck Test Driver (opens the job details)
Gatik · AV & Drone · Chandler, AZ· 9mo agoDetails
$27.00–$31.00/hr
Before you apply
Where the jobs are in Arizona
Cities named in the open postings. A city with its own page lists every robot job there.
Who is hiring test drivers in Arizona
| Employer | Open roles | Pay stated |
|---|---|---|
 TSMG | 3 | Not stated |
| Gatik | 2 | $24–$31/hr |
 Aurora Innovation | 1 | $31–$38.50/hr |
 Tesla | 1 | Not stated |
 Transdev | 1 | $23–$26/hr |
What the jobs involve
Each job in our words, from the employer's own postings on the date shown. Counts are live.
TSMG · 3 open roles in Arizona
Autonomous vehicle safety operator and driver
Sits behind the wheel of self-driving test cars, robotaxis and, with a commercial license, trucks, supervises the system, takes over when needed and logs what happens, for testing, validation and commercial ride-hailing fleets. The European postings say no autonomous-vehicle experience is needed and full training is given.
- A valid driver's license, a clean record and, in most safety operator postings, at least 5 years of driving; the European ones also ask for experience as a professional, fleet, ride-hailing or chauffeur driver or vehicle tester
- Upper-intermediate English in the European postings, and in some US postings a Bertha AV test certification and age 21 or older
- A Class A commercial license for the "with CDL" truck roles, and in North America a background check and drug and alcohol screening
- Variable shifts, including nights, weekends and early mornings
Read from TSMG's postings on October 26, 2026. Every TSMG job →
Tesla · 1 open role in Arizona
Data Collection Supervisor, Self-Driving
Trains and coaches the vehicle operators who collect self-driving data, plans weekly collection targets, audits their clips and rides along, and drives test routes too. A salaried role, posted in the US and in Europe.
- A valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving history
- Experience managing hourly teams
- Being on call for escalations outside the shift
Read from Tesla's postings on October 26, 2026. Every Tesla job →
Transdev · 1 open role in Arizona
L2 Operator and Autonomous Vehicle Operator
Operates and evaluates self-driving vehicles in autonomous and manual modes on set routes, open routes and closed courses, monitors the onboard software and data recorders, gives ride-hail rides to the public and handles roadside recovery. New hires are trained across these duties and placed where needed.
- Age 21 or older
- Driving a manual transmission, and shifts in a compact crossover in all weather
- Lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally riding a bicycle or scooter
Read from Transdev's postings on October 26, 2026. Every Transdev job →
Test driver jobs elsewhere
- Test driver jobs in Japan 32
- Test driver jobs in Germany 22
- Test driver jobs in Spain 19
- Test driver jobs in Italy 19
- Test driver jobs in Switzerland 18
- Test driver jobs in Canada 16
- Test driver jobs in the UK 7
- Test driver jobs in France 10
- Test driver jobs in the Netherlands 8
- Test driver jobs in Belgium 10
- Test driver jobs in Texas 53
- Test driver jobs in California 39
- Test driver jobs in Florida 12
- Test driver jobs in New York 10
- Every country, including the US
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Frequently asked questions
How many test driver jobs are open in Arizona?
8 test driver or safety driver roles are open in Arizona today, at TSMG, Gatik, Aurora Innovation, Tesla and Transdev, in 3 cities including Phoenix, Chandler and Tempe. We read each employer's own job board every day, so a closed job leaves this page by the next morning.
How much do test drivers earn in Arizona?
Across the 8 open postings in Arizona, the ones that state an hourly rate put the typical pay at $25 to $35 an hour, with a median of $25 (4 distinct rates from 3 employers). 4 state no hourly rate. Advertised pay is not guaranteed earnings.
What do you need to become a test driver in Arizona?
It depends on the job. TSMG, Autonomous vehicle safety operator and driver: a valid driver's license, a clean record and, in most safety operator postings, at least 5 years of driving; the European ones also ask for experience as a professional, fleet, ride-hailing or chauffeur driver or vehicle tester. Tesla, Data Collection Supervisor, Self-Driving: a valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving history. Transdev, L2 Operator and Autonomous Vehicle Operator: age 21 or older. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Is it self-driving work or normal driving?
Both kinds are open in Arizona. A safety driver or AV operator sits behind the wheel while the car drives itself and takes over when needed. An ADAS test or data collection driver drives a sensor-equipped car by hand on set routes, recording data that trains driver-assistance systems. The job descriptions on this page say which one each role is.