Distance Technologies: Data Collection Driver

Type: Part-time, fixed term

Location: John Stenbergin ranta 2, Helsinki

Application deadline: 1.10.2026

Drive, collect real-world data and help develop next-generation technology designed to make vehicles safer and smarter.

What will you be doing?

Distance Technologies is looking for a part-time Data Collection Driver to support the development of its next-generation display technologies. Your main responsibility is to drive a Distance-provided car and collect camera and sensor data in different environments around the capital area. The data is used by Distances R&D teams to develop technologies such as depth estimation, positioning, and latency compensation, so your drives might take you from city streets and highways to forest roads in varying conditions.

Based on requests from the engineering team, you will plan suitable routes, operate pre-made data collection scripts from a laptop, and verify that the cameras and sensors are working properly. During the drive, you will troubleshoot basic technical issues independently, such as Wi-Fi, cable, USB device or storage problems. After each drive, you will check and upload the recordings and document the driving conditions and any unexpected events.

What makes you a great fit?

This role suits you if you are looking for a flexible part-time role, where you can combine driving with an interest in technology and gain experience in a real R&D environment. The role can fit well alongside technical studies, but relevant skills and curiosity may just as well come from work experience, projects or hobbies.

You are comfortable with computers, enjoy solving practical problems and can work independently based on technical instructions. What matters is a reliable approach to driving, technical curiosity, and willingness to learn.

We expect you to have:

• A valid Category B driving license and responsible driving skills

• Recent and regular driving experience in both urban environments and varying road conditions in Finland

• Good computer skills and confidence following technical instructions

• Ability to troubleshoot basic issues with Wi-Fi, USB devices, cables, storage and similar equipment

• Reliable and independent approach to your work

• Good English skills

We consider as an asset:

• Familiarity with Linux

• Experience with cameras, lenses, focusing, sensors, or similar equipment

• Basic scripting skills, such as automating a file transfer

• Familiarity with computer vision or related technologies

We can offer you:

• Chance to build valuable technical experience in a flexible entry-level role that can fit alongside your studies or other commitments

• Opportunity to join a growing deep tech company developing new technology for global automotive and defense applications

• Environment to improve vehicle safety, seeing how the data you collect contributes directly to its development

• Hands-on experience with advanced cameras, sensors, and test equipment while learning how deep tech products are developed

• Opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers, giving you practical exposure to computer vision and sensor development

Practicalities:

This is a part-time (16-32,5h/month) and fixed term position until 31.1.2027. Working hours are flexible and agreed based on data collection needs. As data collection depends on suitable weather conditions, scheduled shifts may occasionally need to be rescheduled at short notice due to weather. We therefore hope that you are flexible regarding working days and hours. In this role you will be employed directly as a aTalent employee at Distance Technologies. Start time is as soon as possible. The role will be located in Helsinki. Salary in this position is 18,00-22,00 €/hour depending on the level of your experience, and will be negotiated individually.

Recruitment process timeline:

• Initial interviews with aTalent: week 41

• Interview rounds with Distance Technologies: week 42

• Final decisions and selections: week 43

Sounds like you? Please submit your CV and motivation letter in PDF-format in English by the latest 1st of October via our application system here: https://emp.jobylon.com/applications/jobs/383611/create/ With a role-specific motivation letter you can provide more information about your relevant skills and why this would be an interesting opportunity for you.

Please note that we are actively reviewing applications throughout the application period and processing them in the order they are received. Remember to use the application system, we do not accept applications by email. We want to ensure that all applicants can participate in the process equally, and we will take individual accessibility needs into account where necessary.

You can familiarize yourself with Distance Technologies here: https://distance.tech/ For more information about the recruitment process contact aTalents Recruitment Consultant Riku Hagman (+358 449094017, riku.hagman\[at\]atalent.fi. If Im unable to answer your call right away, please leave a text message and Ill get back to you as soon as possible.

_At Distance Technologies, the problem we're solving is simple to state and hard to solve: the amount of data in the world is endless, but human capacity is not. We are building a fundamentally new perception layer between humans and machines, transforming transparent surfaces into interfaces unlike the world has ever seen. Think of the windscreen of a car, the visor of a helmet, or a sight device, each becoming a new front-end for AI. The way we turn bits and atoms into expanded human perception is protected by over 50 granted patents internationally. We build it for two demanding worlds: defense and automotive. And we build it from a single foundation fusing software, hardware and computational optics._

_There are over 50 of us today, with decade-long experience building worlds best products, optics, and open-source operating systems. We partner and build with globally leading companies like KIA, General Dynamics, Supacat, and Galvion, and we were Google Ventures' first investment in Finland. What we're building is hard, and will fundamentally change how we operate and see the world, and that's exactly why we seek exceptional people who enjoy building things never seen before._