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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
This position is based on-site in South San Francisco, CA. The hiring event will be held in Santa Clara, CA 95054
We're hosting an on-site hiring event from 9:30am-4pm PT on Thursday, October 29 2026, in Santa Clara, CA 95054. If you love driving and want to work hands on with groundbreaking autonomous vehicle technology, this role is for you!
How to attend:
• Apply first! After reading through the job description please submit your application below.
• Get the details! We will follow up soon after you apply with the full event agenda and exact location to find a time that works best for you.
Work arrangement: Full-time, on-site
Employment type: 12-month temporary assignment
Pay: $27/hour morning/afternoon and $28.25 overnight , per hour, plus benefits and eligibility for additional incentives
Shifts: 6:00am-2:30pm PT, Afternoon/Evening: 2:00pm-10:30pm PT and Overnight: 10pm-6:30am PT
What to Expect
At Nuro, safety is our guiding principle and our promise—every mile matters as we drive autonomy forward. As an Autonomous Vehicle Operator, you bring this commitment to life through the care, judgment, and accountability you demonstrate on every drive.
You’ll play a critical role in advancing self-driving technology by operating test vehicles in manual and autonomous modes for up to eight hours a day across a variety of real-world traffic and road conditions. You’ll use Nuro’s software and equipment to collect data and provide detailed feedback that helps our engineering teams build safer, more reliable self-driving technology.
About Nuro
Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the world around us, that’s why we’re building a universal autonomy platform: self-driving for all roads and all rides.
Founded in 2016, Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology for a wide range of vehicles, use cases, and markets. Powered by the Nuro Driver™, our universal autonomy platform enables the global mobility ecosystem to deploy autonomy at scale, from robotaxis and logistics fleets to personal vehicles.
With years of real-world deployment experience and a flexible, partner-led business model, Nuro is working toward a future where millions of autonomous vehicles powered by our technology help make everyday life safer, easier, and more connected.
Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Uber, NVIDIA, Google, Softbank, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and other leading investors.
What You'll Do
• Drive Nuro test vehicles in manual and autonomous modes for up to eight hours a day while following all safety and driving procedures
• Monitor the vehicle’s safety, navigation, and driving systems while staying alert to traffic, pedestrians, bicyclists, weather, and road conditions
• Collect real-world driving data using Nuro’s cutting-edge software and share feedback with engineers
• Complete vehicle checks before and after each shift, report problems, and perform basic upkeep such as washing vehicles and checking tire pressure
• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with Mission Operations (dispatch) to resolve problems safely
• Use laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other tools to complete reports and document your work
• Occasionally speak with members of the public or support ridealongs for company leaders, investors, engineers, and other guests
To Be Considered, You'll Need to
• Always practice safe driving and follow detailed procedures
• Be available five days per week on the fixed shift you select when you apply
• Meet the driving-record requirements below and pass a background check and drug screen
• Stay focused and observ
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