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Self-driving and ADAS test driving in Florida

Test driver jobs in Florida

12 test driver and safety driver roles are open in Florida right now at Tesla and TSMG, in 5 cities including Orlando, Miami and DORAL. We re-read each employer's job board every day, so closed jobs drop off.

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Open test driver roles in Florida

Updated 26 Oct 2026, 14:29 UTC

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Before you apply

Check which kind of driving the posting is (supervising a self-driving car, or driving a sensor car by hand), the license and years of driving it asks for, the language, the shifts and travel, and whether you would be employed or an independent contractor. Applying costs nothing, and no real employer will ask you to pay.

Where the jobs are in Florida

Cities named in the open postings. A city with its own page lists every robot job there.

Who is hiring test drivers in Florida

EmployerOpen rolesPay stated
Tesla logoTesla6Not stated
TSMG logoTSMG6Not stated

What the jobs involve

Each job in our words, from the employer's own postings on the date shown. Counts are live.

TSMG · 5 open roles in Florida

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 · 4 open roles in Florida

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 →

Tesla · 2 open roles in Florida

SI Vehicle Operator, Self-Driving

Drives Tesla's engineering cars 6 to 8 hours a day, with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and by hand, on set and open-road routes, collecting the camera and audio data that trains and validates it, and writes a daily drive report.

  • A valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving history
  • Sitting for up to 2 hours at a time and staying alert for long stretches
  • Strong written and spoken English and solid PC skills
  • A schedule that includes at least one weekend day; travel when needed; drug testing

Read from Tesla's postings on October 26, 2026. Every Tesla job →

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Frequently asked questions

How many test driver jobs are open in Florida?

12 test driver or safety driver roles are open in Florida today, at Tesla and TSMG, in 5 cities including Orlando, Miami and DORAL. 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 Florida?

None of the 12 open postings in Florida states a rate, so ask before you accept an offer. TSMG, the largest hirer here, states pay in almost no posting anywhere; the terms it has published are on our TSMG page.

What do you need to become a test driver in Florida?

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. Tesla, SI Vehicle Operator, Self-Driving: a valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving history. Each posting lists its own requirements.

Is it self-driving work or normal driving?

Both kinds are open in Florida. 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.

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