Driver - Data Collection (Onsite - San Jose, CA)
San Jose, CA, USA
Transportation & Logistics
Full Time
On-Site
Job Description
About TaskUs
TaskUs is a global provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to the world's most innovative companies. We help elite tech brands scale, adapt, and build cutting-edge solutions. If you love driving, technology, and delivering great experiences, you'll fit right in.
Role Overview
We are seeking a reliable, tech-conscious Drivers - Data Collection to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in gathering real-world mapping and sensor data used to advance autonomous vehicle and spatial mapping technologies.
You will operate fleet vehicles as an active driver on a major rideshare platform-accepting passenger trips via the app-while ensuring that mounted data collection systems (including high-definition cameras and LiDAR sensors) run continuously and accurately along your routes.
Key Responsibilities
Passenger Operations: Accept, navigate, and complete real-world passenger rides via a designated rideshare application, providing a safe, professional, and comfortable customer experience.
Data System Management: Ensure all vehicle data collection technology-including LiDAR, cameras, and data loggers-is powered on, calibrated, and actively capturing data during all operational hours.
Pre/Post-Trip Checks: Conduct routine checks on sensor mounts, camera lenses, and recording hardware before and after each shift to maintain optimal data quality.
System Monitoring & Escalation: Monitor hardware and software status displays while driving; immediately document and report hardware errors, sensor disruptions, or software bugs to the operations team.
Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to all local traffic laws, TaskUs safety protocols, and rideshare platform guidelines at all times.
Basic Required Qualifications:
Valid Driver's License: Active US driver's license with a clean driving record (must meet standard rideshare driver eligibility requirements).
Driving Experience: Minimum of 3 years of licensed driving experience (prior rideshare, taxi, or delivery experience is a strong plus).
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable operating touchscreen interfaces, following technical troubleshooting checklists, and working around onboard hardware/sensors.
Customer Service Focus: Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, friendly demeanor when interacting with passengers.
Adaptability:
TaskUs will provide:
Our system requires candidates to apply only within their current state or country of residence. If you don't see the perfect fit in your area just yet, we kindly ask that you explore our other openings to find an offer that aligns specifically with your region. Thank you for helping us keep our process organized and accurate!
While we welcome applications across the United States, please note that we are not hiring in the state of Illinois at this time. If you are located in Illinois, we encourage you to check back in the future or explore our openings tailored to other regions. Thank you for your understanding!
TaskUs is a global provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to the world's most innovative companies. We help elite tech brands scale, adapt, and build cutting-edge solutions. If you love driving, technology, and delivering great experiences, you'll fit right in.
Role Overview
We are seeking a reliable, tech-conscious Drivers - Data Collection to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in gathering real-world mapping and sensor data used to advance autonomous vehicle and spatial mapping technologies.
You will operate fleet vehicles as an active driver on a major rideshare platform-accepting passenger trips via the app-while ensuring that mounted data collection systems (including high-definition cameras and LiDAR sensors) run continuously and accurately along your routes.
Key Responsibilities
Passenger Operations: Accept, navigate, and complete real-world passenger rides via a designated rideshare application, providing a safe, professional, and comfortable customer experience.
Data System Management: Ensure all vehicle data collection technology-including LiDAR, cameras, and data loggers-is powered on, calibrated, and actively capturing data during all operational hours.
Pre/Post-Trip Checks: Conduct routine checks on sensor mounts, camera lenses, and recording hardware before and after each shift to maintain optimal data quality.
System Monitoring & Escalation: Monitor hardware and software status displays while driving; immediately document and report hardware errors, sensor disruptions, or software bugs to the operations team.
Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to all local traffic laws, TaskUs safety protocols, and rideshare platform guidelines at all times.
Basic Required Qualifications:
Valid Driver's License: Active US driver's license with a clean driving record (must meet standard rideshare driver eligibility requirements).
Driving Experience: Minimum of 3 years of licensed driving experience (prior rideshare, taxi, or delivery experience is a strong plus).
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable operating touchscreen interfaces, following technical troubleshooting checklists, and working around onboard hardware/sensors.
Customer Service Focus: Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, friendly demeanor when interacting with passengers.
Adaptability:
- Comfortable driving in diverse traffic conditions, weather, and light levels.
- Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Prolonged periods of driving and sitting inside a vehicle (up to 8 hours per shift).
- Occasional lifting or moving of light calibration equipment and checking exterior sensor mounts.
TaskUs will provide:
- Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of transportation
- Contribute to enhancing safety and efficiency on the roads
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
- Competitive pay
- Vacation time, sick time
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life and Disability
- 401k
- Birthday Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Incentive Program
Our system requires candidates to apply only within their current state or country of residence. If you don't see the perfect fit in your area just yet, we kindly ask that you explore our other openings to find an offer that aligns specifically with your region. Thank you for helping us keep our process organized and accurate!
While we welcome applications across the United States, please note that we are not hiring in the state of Illinois at this time. If you are located in Illinois, we encourage you to check back in the future or explore our openings tailored to other regions. Thank you for your understanding!
TaskUs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We celebrate and support diversity; we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. TaskUs people first culture thrives on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, our services, and our community.
Req Id: req-8d29adf80393b39b
Posted At: Thu Sep 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)