Role: Autonomous Vehicle Car Driver / Mapping Operator Driver

Job type: 12+ Months Contract with a possible extension

Location: Madrid, Spain

Language: English

Start Date: October 20th 2026

Rate: 13Euro/hour Gross

Note: Only EU Citizens with Spanish & English languages

Note: Training may be conducted either in the USA or Spain .

- If the training is in the USA: The candidate must be willing to travel to the United States for approximately one month of training . The client will cover all business-related travel expenses, including flight tickets, hotel accommodation, and other necessary work-related expenses . In addition to the hourly rate, the client will provide a daily per diem (food allowance) for the days covered by the hotel booking.
- If the training is in Spain: The candidate may be required to travel to Spain for training; however, no additional allowances or per diem will be provided .

Role Overview: The Autonomous Vehicle Test Operator is responsible for operating and evaluating a self-driving vehicle in autonomous mode, including collecting data and providing feedback, and offering ride hail service to the public.

Eligibility

Must possess a valid EU/EEA Category B driving license. License should be issued and valid for a minimum of 5 years

All candidates should have a valid passport and ability to travel to the USA and be on site 4-6 Weeks for training.

All candidates must be able to pass a complete criminal background check up to the last 10 years along with continued passing of background checks conducted on a quarterly basis.

All candidates must be able to pass and complete a drug & alcohol test at the time of hire and be able to pass random drug/alcohol testing monthly

Must be able to pass DDT (Defensive Driving Training) with a 90% or higher passing score

Adventure-Packed Launch

Kick off your autonomous vehicle journey with a fully expense-paid training in the USA, covering travel, accommodation, and meals. Return to Madrid to take the wheel in cutting-edge AV operations,



testing next-generation self-driving technology across diverse routes and shifts (40 hours/week, including days, evenings, weekends, and overnight schedules). Build hands-on expertise in autonomous mobility, work with innovative technology, and benefit from continuous paid training—perfect for experienced drivers ready to be part of the future of transportation.

Key responsibilities

Operate/Drive autonomous vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of environmental conditions - driving (some manual driving but primarily monitoring the vehicle's behaviour in autonomous mode) and software monitoring and logging responsibilities and providing verbal feedback/directions about the autonomous vehicles (AV) environment.

● Test other aspects of our autonomous vehicles

● Complete timely and detailed ride reports for our operations and engineering teams

● Must be able to work specific shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends, as well as overnight shifts

● Maintain high standard of safety, inside and outside of the vehicle.

Necessary Skills

Proficiency with a laptop and Office apps (i.e., Gmail, Sheets and Docs)

Proficiency using a handheld device/touchscreen smartphone

Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts.

Physical requirements

Occasional standing, walking, and long periods of sitting.

Use hands to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders.

Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Most work is accomplished outdoors in a vehicle.

Confirm you're ready

Willing to travel to USA for 4-6 weeks training?

Can pass drug, driving, and background checks?

Open to work on rotational shifts?

Hiring Process

Interview - Selection - BGV & Drug Screening - Assessment Tests - Onboarding - Training

📌 Driver (Madrid)
🏢 JSAN Consulting Group
📍 Madrid