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Remote Guidance Operator - LOS ANGELES (Local candidates only)

Volkswagen AG
Posted a day ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Salary

$65,000 - $75,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • MOIA America is seeking a Remote Vehicle Guidance Operator to support live autonomous vehicle operations, requiring 2-3 years of experience in mission-critical, real-time operations.
  • The role involves monitoring autonomous vehicles, assessing driving situations, and issuing remote guidance commands while ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Candidates should possess a strong safety mindset, excellent situational awareness, and the ability to make timely decisions under pressure.
  • The position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 annually, with additional compensation and benefits available based on qualifications and experience.
  • MOIA America is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this integral role in the future of mobility solutions.

As MOIA America, we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility-and transportation-as-a-service safe, accessible and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire ground from strategy and business development, software development and end-2-end integration, fleet operations to next-generation self-driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we’re an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success.

Brief Role Description

We are seeking a safety-driven and detail-oriented Remote Vehicle Guidance Operator to support live autonomous vehicle (AV) operations. In this role, you will monitor autonomous vehicles in real time, assess complex driving situations, and issue authorized remote vehicle guidance commands within defined authority levels and safety procedures. You serve as a human-in-the-loop layer, helping ensure AV operations remain safe, compliant, and reliable in real-world conditions. The operator provides structured decision support and authorized remote guidance to autonomous vehicles, while capturing high-quality operational feedback to support continuous system improvement. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in mission-critical environments, remain calm under pressure, and are motivated to contribute directly to the safe deployment of autonomous mobility technologies.  

Possible Tasks within this Role

1. Real-Time Monitoring & Remote Vehicle Guidance

  • Monitor live autonomous vehicle operations using remote systems and tools
  • Assess vehicle state, environment, and traffic conditions in real time
  • Provide remote vehicle guidance according to SOPs and authority levels
  • Execute procedures in compliances with safety and regulatory requirements
  • Make safety-first decisions during degraded autonomy or complex scenarios
  • Identify abnormal system behavior and initiate appropriate responses
  • Escalate incidents to Shift Leads or Engineering teams as required
  • Dispatch In-field Support and/or Emergency Response as required

2. Incident Documentation & Reporting

  • Accurately document interventions, incidents, and near-misses
  • Support structured incident escalation and post-event reviews
  • Contribute to continuous improvement through operational feedback

3. Training & Performance Enhancement

  • Complete required training and maintain operational readiness
  • Apply feedback to improve procedural compliance and decision-making
  • Adhere to performance standards and a safety-focused operating culture

Qualification requirements

Years of Relevant Experience

2 - 3 years experience in mission-critical, real-time operations, such as transportation, mobility services, logistics, control rooms, aviation, emergency response, or similar safety-critical environments.

 

Education

Required

Desired

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
  • Logistics, Engineering, Transportation, IT, or a related field

 

Skills

  • Strong safety mindset and high sense of responsibility in live operational environments
  • Ability to make timely, safety-oriented decisions under pressure
  • Excellent situational awareness and attention to detail
  • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) precisely
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a 24/7 shift-based operations team
  • Comfort working with multiple software tools, live video feeds, and telemetry systems
  • High reliability, discipline, and professionalism in safety-critical operations

Specialized Skills

Required

Desired

  • Strong situational awareness and judgment in safety-critical environments
  • Ability to work precisely with defined procedures and escalation paths
  • Clear, structured communication under time pressure
  • Familiarity with interacting with AI-based tools, including executing and refining prompts to support operational tasks
  • Experience with remote operations, teleoperations, or human-in-the-loop systems
  • Basic understanding of autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, or complex technical systems
  • Familiarity with safety, compliance, or regulated operational environments
  • Exposure to incident management, escalation frameworks, or operational KPIs

 

Work Flexibility: 

  • Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operational environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift assignments (day, night, or rotating) are based on operational needs and individual availability.
  • Ability to work on-site in a Remote Operations Center
  • Limited travel may be required for training or operational support

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Compensation Data

Los Angeles area salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually. This represents the anticipated compensation range for this position at the time of posting. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in incentive compensation programs and receive a comprehensive benefits package.
 

In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for additional compensation, including bonus, where applicable.

Eligible employees may also receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and other benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Competencies

Act as an owner
Be a pioneer
Live integrity & compliance
Perform together
Think ahead
Customer Focus

MOIA America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.




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