Data Collection Contractor

About Obvio AI

Each year, more than 40,000 people in the U.S. leave home and never make it back due to traffic crashes. At Obvio, we believe these deaths are preventable. We deploy solar-powered, AI-assisted cameras to enforce traffic laws where pedestrians are most vulnerable—automating enforcement in ways that traditional systems cannot. Our approach has already led to a 50% reduction in reckless driving in early partner cities.
Founded by the team behind Motive's AI dashcam and backed by Bain Capital Ventures and Khosla Ventures, we are building the intelligence layer for safer streets globally.

About the Opportunity

Obvio is seeking a contract Field Data Collection Technician to support traffic behavior studies across the Mid-Atlantic region, including Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

These studies will focus on areas such as school zones, high-incident intersections, and busy pedestrian corridors. This is a high-visibility initiative, with findings expected to be shared with media outlets, local newspapers, and public officials.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, is comfortable working independently in the field after training, and has an interest in AI, transportation technology, public safety, or real-world data collection.

Contractors will receive all necessary field equipment, including tripods, cameras, speed sensors, laptops, safety vests, and related materials. Obvio will also provide training on field deployment procedures, equipment setup, safety expectations, and data upload requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Travel to traffic study deployment locations across the Mid-Atlantic region

• Set up and monitor roadside traffic study equipment, including cameras, speed sensors, tripods, laptops, and related hardware

• Deploy and manage multiple cameras or sensors at once according to study guidelines

• Monitor each study location for approximately two hours

• Ensure equipment is positioned safely, accurately, and consistently

• Follow Obvio’s field procedures, safety protocols, and deployment instructions

• Upload collected data at the end of each day using a reliable home internet connection

• Recharge and maintain provided equipment, including laptops and field hardware

• Coordinate with the Obvio team based in College Park as needed

• Meet with the team in College Park, MD from time to time for training, equipment handoff, or operational coordination

What We’re Looking For

• Highly motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently in the field

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions carefully

• Comfortable transporting, setting up, and troubleshooting field equipment

• Willingness to work outdoors and adapt to changing field conditions

• Interest in AI, transportation technology, smart cities, public safety, or real-world data collection

• Comfortable with a flexible field schedule based on deployment needs

• Technical education or experience preferred, such as computer science, engineering, data science, transportation, field operations, or a related area

• Recent graduates, graduate students, or candidates with hands-on technical field experience are encouraged to apply

Requirements

• Personal vehicle for transporting equipment to deployment locations

• Valid driver’s license

• Willingness to travel to field sites across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia

• Ability to travel up to approximately two hours roundtrip per day, depending on deployment location

• Access to reliable home internet, not a mobile hotspot, for end-of-day data uploads

• Ability to recharge the provided laptop and equipment daily

• Availability for 3–4 days per week, with hours varying based on study schedules and travel needs

• Ability to periodically meet with the team in College Park, MD

What Obvio Provides

• Paid contract opportunity

• Paid training

• All necessary field equipment, including cameras, tripods, speed sensors, laptops, safety vests, and related materials

• Mileage reimbursement for approved travel

• Hands-on experience with real-world AI traffic safety technology

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact public safety initiative

Why Obvio

• Your work will help save lives and improve road safety

• Series A of $22M led by Bain Capital

• Fast-moving startup environment with meaningful ownership

• Competitive compensation and early-stage equity

Obvio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Obvio considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Obvio is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.