Shift Lead (Autonomous Driving)

TL;DR

Shift Lead (Fleet Operations): Managing a team of Vehicle Safety Officers to ensure safe and efficient on-road testing for Embodied AI technology with an accent on operational safety, team leadership, and performance management. Focus on overseeing day-to-day fleet operations, managing VSO rosters, and ensuring strict compliance with safety protocols.

Location: Must be based in Detroit, Michigan, USA (In-person)

Company

hirify.global is a leading developer of Embodied AI technology creating intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic autonomous driving systems for automakers.

What you will do

• Lead and supervise a team of Vehicle Safety Officers (VSOs) during shifts, providing guidance and direction.
• Oversee day-to-day fleet operations, including work schedules, task assignment, and performance monitoring.
• Act as the central point of contact for OEM initiatives and cascade instructions to the VSO team.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all operations comply with company policies and legal regulations.
• Monitor on-road testing quality and collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to resolve discrepancies.
• Manage on-road incidents as the initial Operations Officer according to the Major Incident Management Plan.

Requirements

• English: C1 (fluent) required
• Proven experience as a team coordinator or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong communication skills for 1:1 management and stakeholder coordination.
• Full clean driving license with at least 5 years of driving experience.
• No blameworthy insurance claims in the past three years.
• Employment is contingent upon passing random drug and alcohol testing

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment that values diversity and new perspectives.
• Fast-paced environment that embraces uncertainty and complex challenges.
• Culture of continuous learning and mutual support to deliver impact.
• Focus on employee wellbeing, including strategies for managing fatigue and stress.