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Self-driving and ADAS test driving in New York

Test driver jobs in New York

$25–$30/hrrates in current postsmedian today $25/hr

Measured from 3 distinct advertised hourly rates, at a single employer, so it is that employer's rate rather than a market rate. 6 of these 10 openings give no hourly figure.

10 test driver and safety driver roles are open in New York right now at Tesla and TSMG, in 6 cities including New York, FAYETTEVILLE and Flushing. We re-read each employer's job board every day, so closed jobs drop off.

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Open test driver roles in New York

Updated 26 Oct 2026, 14:29 UTC

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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 New York

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

  • New York 3
  • FAYETTEVILLE 2
  • Flushing 2
  • Albany 1
  • Buffalo 1
  • Latham 1

Who is hiring test drivers in New York

EmployerOpen rolesPay stated
Tesla logoTesla7$20.20–$30.60/hr
TSMG logoTSMG3Not stated

What the jobs involve

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

Tesla · 4 open roles in New York

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 →

Tesla · 3 open roles in New York

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 →

TSMG · 2 open roles in New York

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 →

TSMG · 1 open role in New York

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 →

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Frequently asked questions

How many test driver jobs are open in New York?

10 test driver or safety driver roles are open in New York today, at Tesla and TSMG, in 6 cities including New York, FAYETTEVILLE and Flushing. 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 New York?

Across the 10 open postings in New York, the ones that state an hourly rate put the typical pay at $25 to $30 an hour, with a median of $25 (3 distinct rates from 1 employer). 6 state no hourly rate. Advertised pay is not guaranteed earnings.

What do you need to become a test driver in New York?

It depends on the job. Tesla, SI Vehicle Operator, Self-Driving: a valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving history. Tesla, Data Collection Supervisor, Self-Driving: a valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving history. 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 New York. 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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