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Self-driving and ADAS test driving in Texas

Test driver jobs in Texas

$25–$40/hrmost jobs paymedian today $35/hr

Measured from 16 distinct advertised hourly rates, across 6 employers. 32 of these 53 openings give no hourly figure.

53 test driver and safety driver roles are open in Texas right now at TSMG, Aurora Innovation and Tesla and 9 other employers, in 15 cities including Dallas, Houston and Austin. We re-read each employer's job board every day, so closed jobs drop off.

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Open test driver roles in Texas

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 Texas

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

Who is hiring test drivers in Texas

EmployerOpen rolesPay stated
TSMG logoTSMG10Not stated
Aurora Innovation logoAurora Innovation8$27.50–$38.50/hr
Tesla logoTesla8Not stated
Kodiak AI logoKodiak AI5$34–$39/hr
Transdev logoTransdev5$22–$29/hr
Waabi logoWaabi4$31–$43/hr
Gatik logoGatik3$27–$31/hr
ISEE logoISEE3Not stated
Bot Auto logoBot Auto2Not stated
May Mobility logoMay Mobility2Not stated
Torc Robotics logoTorc Robotics2Not stated
Avride logoAvride1$25/hr

What the jobs involve

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

TSMG · 10 open roles in Texas

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 →

Transdev · 5 open roles in Texas

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 →

Tesla · 4 open roles in Texas

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 · 4 open roles in Texas

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 →

Avride · 1 open role in Texas

Safety Driver and Rideshare Driver

Drives Avride's self-driving cars on public roads in Austin and Dallas, ready to take over, and in Dallas carries real passengers in its robotaxis while collecting data on how the system performs.

  • An excellent driving record and good judgment; Avride teaches its systems to drivers with basic tech skills

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many test driver jobs are open in Texas?

53 test driver or safety driver roles are open in Texas today, at TSMG, Aurora Innovation, Tesla, Kodiak AI, Transdev, Waabi, Gatik, ISEE, Bot Auto, May Mobility, Torc Robotics and Avride, in 15 cities including Dallas, Houston and Austin. 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 Texas?

Across the 53 open postings in Texas, the ones that state an hourly rate put the typical pay at $25 to $40 an hour, with a median of $35 (16 distinct rates from 6 employers). 32 state no hourly rate. Advertised pay is not guaranteed earnings.

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

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. Transdev, L2 Operator and Autonomous Vehicle Operator: age 21 or older. 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 Texas. 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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