Vehicle Safety Operator

The Fleet Operations Team maintains the safety, performance, and operational readiness of Wayve's autonomous vehicle fleet, from routine servicing and diagnostics to urgent repairs and vehicle readiness for high-visibility events. As a Vehicle Safety Operator, you will support the development of next-generation AI driving systems by operating Wayve vehicles on public roads, evaluating vehicle behaviour, and providing operational feedback to engineering teams. Wayve is building the leading AI platform for autonomous driving using an end-to-end AI approach. The interview process includes a recruiter screen, document screen, on-site interview (Yokohama Office), driving test (Yokohama Driving School), and a final interview with the Hiring Manager.

Responsibilities

Support real-world autonomous vehicle testing operations across Japan; Safely monitor autonomous driving systems during on-road testing and intervene whenever required; Operate Wayve vehicles on public roads and evaluate vehicle behaviour; Provide structured operational feedback to engineers and research teams to help improve AI driving performance; Support data collection and validation activities that contribute to training and improving Wayve's AI systems; Maintain high operational and safety standards while accurately reporting vehicle, testing, or safety-related issues

Requirements

Full, clean Japanese driving license held for a minimum of 5 years; Strong driving experience in Japan and confidence operating in complex urban environments; No blameworthy insurance claims in the past three years; Strong communication skills in Japanese and ability to remain calm and professional under pressure; Comfortable working alone and within a team; Adaptable, reliable, and comfortable operating in evolving environments and processes; Proficient in Microsoft Office suite or equivalent (Google Suite); Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and standard workplace software tools, including Wi-Fi/settings management, basic apps, and troubleshooting common issues; Available to work 7 days a week, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional travel support; Must be able to work weekends; Shift pattern Monday to Sunday, 40 hours per week, 06:30–15:30 or 14:30–23:30; Primarily based at an operational site in Yokohama or Tokyo, with a commute that allows consistent on-time arrival; Must disclose any second job as part of the application; Subject to a health check before/after; Employment contingent on passing training, pre-employment checks, and ongoing drug/alcohol testing

Nice to have

Advanced driving background (ADI, Emergency Response Advanced Driver, or similar driving qualifications); Strong familiarity with driving across urban and highway environments in Japan; Keen to learn and passionate about autonomy

Benefits

Salaries benchmarked against the market annually; Meaningful equity; Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable; Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth; Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more