Demo Operator (AI)

TL;DR

Demo Operator (AI): Managing and supervising the safe operation of autonomous vehicle demonstrations for external stakeholders with an accent on real-time vehicle safety and stakeholder communication. Focus on optimizing demo routes, logging technical anomalies, and acting as a brand ambassador for Embodied AI technology.

Location: Onsite in Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan

Company

hirify.global is a leading developer of Embodied AI technology creating mapless and hardware-agnostic AI products for the automotive industry.

What you will do

• Operate and supervise vehicle safety during real-time AI demos, ensuring full compliance.
• Act as the primary on-site point of contact for external guests, partners, and internal teams.
• Prepare vehicles and equipment for demonstration runs.
• Explain system capabilities and performance clearly to stakeholders.
• Log issues, anomalies, and observations to support engineering and development teams.
• Plan and optimize demo routes based on traffic, road conditions, and audience needs.

Requirements

• Full clean Japanese driving licence with at least 8 years of driving experience, mainly in Japan.
• Fluency in both English and Japanese.
• Proven experience as a demo operator or in a similar role.
• No blameworthy insurance claims in the past three years.
• Ability to remain calm and controlled in high-pressure environments.
• Must be based onsite in Tokyo and Yokohama.

Nice to have

• Experience in vehicle testing, AV environments, or technical demonstrations.
• Knowledge of autonomous systems or AV technology.
• Customer-facing or hospitality experience.
• T1 and T2 Bertha certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment that values diversity and different perspectives.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of Embodied AI and automated driving.
• Monday to Friday schedule with lieu time provided for occasional weekend events.
• Supportive team culture that embraces growth and learning from mistakes.

Hiring process

• Onsite interview including mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
• Pre-employment checks and a health check.
• Employment is contingent upon passing required training.