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Self-driving and ADAS test driving in Japan

Test driver jobs in Japan

32 test driver and safety driver roles are open in Japan right now at TSMG, Applied Intuition and Wayve, in 19 cities including Tokyo, Funabashi and Kawasaki. In Japan the job is also called 自動運転 テストドライバー (self-driving test driver). We re-read each employer's job board every day, so closed jobs drop off.

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Open test driver roles in Japan

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 Japan

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

  • Tokyo 7
  • Funabashi 3
  • Kawasaki 3
  • Saitama 3
  • Kashiwa 2
  • Yokohama 2
  • Chiba 1
  • Fukuoka 1
  • Hachiōji 1
  • Ichikawa 1
  • Kawagoe 1
  • Kawaguchi 1
  • Koshigaya 1
  • Matsudo 1
  • Osaka 1
  • Sagamihara 1
  • Sapporo 1
  • Tokorozawa 1
  • Urayasu 1

Who is hiring test drivers in Japan

EmployerOpen rolesPay stated
TSMG logoTSMG30Not stated
Applied Intuition logoApplied Intuition1Not stated
Wayve logoWayve1Not stated

What the jobs involve

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

TSMG · 26 open roles in Japan

ADAS test and data collection driver

Drives a sensor-equipped project vehicle by hand on set routes, or rides along as co-pilot, to record real-world driving data for driver-assistance systems and road maps or to evaluate those features, and looks after the recording equipment (cleaning the sensors every hour or two).

  • A valid license and a clean driving record; the "certified driver" postings ask for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 test-driver certification the client accepts, and the Canadian one for 5 years of driving
  • English from a basic professional level to B2, depending on the posting; earlier ADAS, autonomous-driving or engineering experience is not required in most
  • About 40 hours a week with 6.5 to 7 hours of driving a day, rotating shifts with some nights, and frequent travel; some projects run 1.5 to 2 years

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

TSMG · 4 open roles in Japan

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 →

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Frequently asked questions

How many test driver jobs are open in Japan?

32 test driver or safety driver roles are open in Japan today, at TSMG, Applied Intuition and Wayve, in 19 cities including Tokyo, Funabashi and Kawasaki. 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 Japan?

None of the 32 open postings in Japan 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 Japan?

It depends on the job. TSMG, ADAS test and data collection driver: a valid license and a clean driving record; the "certified driver" postings ask for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 test-driver certification the client accepts, and the Canadian one for 5 years of driving. 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. Each posting lists its own requirements.

Is it self-driving work or normal driving?

Both kinds are open in Japan. 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.

What is a test driver called in Japan?

Job seekers in Japan search for 自動運転 テストドライバー (self-driving test driver). Many of the postings here are written in English and ask for working English, so check each one for the language it requires.

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