Sama is supporting a professional services engagement with an automotive client to conduct structured real-world data collection using sensor-equipped vehicles.

The field team will operate in a dual driver/co-pilot configuration to ensure safety, reduce fatigue, and improve data collection quality. We are hiring 3 Drivers to join this project team.

Drivers will operate client-provided vehicles equipped with specialized sensors to capture structured driving scenarios across designated routes and locations in the Bay Area. Drivers will work closely with a co-driver during collection sessions and follow predefined protocols to ensure high-quality data capture.

Our Benefits:

• Sama offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a full benefits package, including: medical, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life, and AD&D insurance, employer-matching Group RRSP, generous holiday and vacation policies, a monthly fitness stipend, monthly cell phone reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Our Talent Acquisition team would be happy to discuss our benefits packages with you in more detail during the interview process.

Vehicle Operation

• Drive sensor-equipped vehicles along predefined routes across the Bay Area.
• Operate vehicles with trailer hitching and reversing when required.
• Maintain safe driving practices and comply with all local traffic laws.

Data Collection

• Follow structured collection protocols to capture specific driving scenarios and objects.
• Monitor collection tools and systems to ensure successful capture.

Operational Support

• Assist with troubleshooting minor operational or equipment issues.
• Support setup and breakdown of equipment when required.
• Ensure safe operation of vehicles, sensors and surrounding environments during data collection.
• May include data upload of collected data.
• Communication with Project Manager for list of target locations and routes for the coming day(s).

• Valid clean driver’s license.
• Minimum age 25 years old.
• Proven experience driving with trailers, hitching and reversing (ability to provide a demonstrating short video).
• Are you able to commute on a daily basis to the office site located in Hayward, California?

This is a 4 months contract opportunity paying $25/hour. Sama will offer a Driver Incentive Program tied to completion of the full project duration.