This role involves driving vehicles fitted with 360-degree cameras to collect visual data from public streets, points of interest, and urban areas throughout the USA. The data supports improvements to a major digital mapping platform. Candidates must be responsible drivers with strong local awareness and comfort using technology.
Responsibilities
- Drive designated routes in public areas using vehicles equipped with 360-degree imaging systems
- Capture high-resolution photos, video, and scans of commercial zones, landmarks, and public spaces
- Revisit locations as needed to ensure quality data collection, especially after poor weather
- Operate onboard computers and camera equipment to record and store field data
- Follow specific data collection paths as directed by the project team
- Maintain clear communication and submit accurate reports to the team
- Ensure collected data is securely stored and handled according to protocols
Requirements
- Valid driver license required
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of driving experience
- Proven driving ability and clean driving history
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Must pass both criminal and driving record background checks
- Must have access to a private, monitored parking space for the company vehicle
- Available to work for at least three months
- Strong communication and reporting abilities
- Comfortable using Gmail, Google Forms, Google Meet, smartphones, and common apps
- Basic proficiency with computers
- Highly responsible and dependable
- Self-driven with strong attention to detail
- Reliable and accountable in all tasks
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with basic vehicle mechanics and general car knowledge is beneficial
Tech Stack
360-degree cameras, Onboard data storage computers, Gmail, Google Forms, Google Meet, Smartphone applications
Work Arrangement
Local city-based role across various zones in the USA. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day (40 hours weekly), with potential weekend shifts due to weather-related delays. Flexibility to work beyond 8 hours when necessary.
Team
Field data teams operate independently across Europe and North America. Each team is assigned specific zones and reports to a central project management team overseeing data collection operations.
- Openness to taking on new challenges
- Commitment to precise and thorough field data collection
- Encouragement of growth through shared learning and experience
Additional Information
- Project duration is a minimum of 3 months, with an expected extension up to 6 months
- Standard work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day (40 hours per week)
- Weekend work may be scheduled to compensate for data collection delays caused by weather
- Ideal applicants enjoy driving and possess in-depth knowledge of local geography and traffic patterns
- Must provide a private, monitored parking location for the corporate vehicle
- Background checks covering criminal and driving records are mandatory
- Repeated visits to locations under adverse weather conditions are required to ensure optimal image quality
- Collected data contributes to enhancing one of the world’s most widely used online mapping services
