Fleet & AV Operations Lead

About Avride

Avride is a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle startup headquartered in Texas with additional R&D hubs around the world. Our company develops and operates both autonomous cars and delivery robots that share technologies and mutually benefit from each others advancementsa unique approach in the industry. Since 2017 Avride has been building expertise in autonomous technologies to create solutions that address current needs and anticipate future demands. Today we operate a fleet of autonomous vehicles in Dallas Texas in partnership with Uber bringing our technology into real-world deployment.

About the Team

Our Operations Team is the backbone of safe and efficient AV testing. We manage people vehicles and daily execution across multiple test routes and conditions. With a strong focus on safety performance and collaboration the team ensures every mile driven moves autonomy forward reliably and responsibly.

About the Role

TheLocation Leadoversees daily autonomous-vehicle (AV) safety operations at a given site. While youll still take the wheel for critical tests or coverage gaps your primary focus is workforce planning shift scheduling KPI tracking and cross-team coordination. You will be accountable for hitting production targets maintaining a strong safety record and cultivating a high-performance driver culture.

What Youll Do

• Team & Shift Management
  Build weekly driver rosters balancing skill sets legal hours-of-service and vehicle availability.
  Approve timecards manage PTO and coordinate backfills for absences.

• Operational KPIs & Continuous Improvement
  Define and track metrics such as disengagements per 100 mi on-time route completions and incident response times.
  Run daily stand-ups and post-shift debriefs; publish performance dashboards.

• Safety & Compliance Oversight
  Ensure adherence to all safety protocols DMV regulations and company SOPs.
  Lead incident investigations root-cause analyses and corrective-action roll-outs.

• Resource & Fleet Coordination
  Align vehicle maintenance software update windows and test-route allocations with the central ops team.
  Liaise with engineering QA and remote-assist teams to prioritize test objectives.

• Hands-On Driving (as needed)
  Cover critical routes validate new procedures or coach drivers during complex scenarios.

• Safety Monitoring and Data Collection:
  Operate autonomous vehicles during testing ensuring timely interventions when necessary to maintain safety.
  Monitor the technical condition of the vehicle and perform daily inspections and equipment checks.
  Collect and report data related to the autonomous driving systems performance.

• Training and Knowledge Sharing:
  Assist with onboarding and training new drivers as needed.
  Provide feedback to engineers and developers to improve vehicle safety and performance.
  Participate in regular training and performance evaluations to maintain high safety standards.

• Incident Response and Quality Control:
  Support the analysis of any incidents or accidents during testing.
  Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and procedures.
  Participate in discussions to review interventions and improve operational processes.

• Operational Planning:
  Assist in daily task planning and scheduling for testing operations.
  Help manage shifts and ensure the availability of vehicles and drivers for each session.

What Youll Need

• 2 years in a supervisory or lead role within AV testing logistics or fleet operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage 2030 personnel across multiple shifts.
• Proficiency with scheduling/dispatch tools and spreadsheet-based KPI tracking.
• Clean driving record and comfort operating diverse vehicle platforms.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Valid drivers license with at least 3 years of experience and a clean driving record.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience scaling a new test site or launch program.
• Experience with autonomous vehicles or vehicle testing is a plus.
• Background in defensive driving motorsports or related fields.
• Technical knowledge of vehicle systems and safety protocols.

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation sponsorship and remote work options are not available.

Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of a job please email .