Google will pay you Rs 3.2 lakhs for ‘not driving’ their car

Google has just made a dream job available in their car division for those living in Phoenix, Arizona. The job involves ‘not’ driving their cars. Funny as it may sound, the job involves testing their self-driving cars and only taking control if the situation needs a manual intervention. The job fetches its drivers a whopping $20 per hour, which works out for a 5-day week and a 1 – 2 year contract.

According to a job-listing website HireArt, Google is looking for vehicle safety specialists to be part of their self0-driving car project. The applicant/employee would be responsible for operating a vehicle for 6 – 8 hours a day and collect information (data) for the engineers of the self-driving car project.

‘Develop a unique set of operational skills using vehicles running proprietary software and hardware. Operate comfortably in a fast-paced environment, sometimes managing up to four communication channels simultaneously via various high- and low-tech mediums. Work on cutting-edge technology and provide engineers with detailed, accurate feedback,’ says the job listing site.

‘Must pass a number of training checkpoints, both in and out of the car. Expected to keep all project details confidential. Clean driving history required,’ are additional requirements.

Here are the duties and requirements for the job:

Summary of Primary Duties:

Drive 6-8 hours a day, five days a week.
Working individually and in small groups of 2-10 people.
Monitor software systems with constant focus.
Provide concise written and oral feedback to the engineering team.
Complete daily reports and document procedures and tests.
Be open to travel (up to a month at a time).
Raise the bar of excellence for the rest of the team!
Requirements:

BS/BA degree.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent written communication skills. Must be able to type at least 40wpm.
Clean driving history and no criminal history