**About us **
Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.
Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.
In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.
At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.
Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!
The role
If you’re passionate about driving, technology, and the future of mobility, this role offers a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of autonomous driving development.
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. You will act as a critical bridge between real-world driving conditions and the engineers developing Wayve’s AI systems.
Key responsibilities:
- Support real-world autonomous vehicle testing operations across Japan.
- Safely monitor autonomous driving systems during on-road testing and intervene whenever required.
- Provide structured operational feedback to engineers and research teams to help improve AI driving performance.
- Support data collection and validation activities that contribute to the training and improvement of Wayve’s AI systems.
- Maintain high operational and safety standards while accurately reporting vehicle, testing, or safety-related issues.
About you
We’re looking for individuals who are safety-conscious, operationally disciplined, curious about technology, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
Essential:
- Full clean Japanese driving licence for a minimum of 2 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 and ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Happy to work alone and equally happy working 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.
- Connecting to Wi-Fi and Managing Settings: Knowing how to connect to Wi-Fi networks and manage settings like brightness, volume, and Bluetooth.
- Using Basic Apps: Proficiency in using basic apps like Safari for web browsing, Mail for email, Photos for managing pictures, and Calendar for scheduling.
- Troubleshooting Basic Issues: Handling common problems like app crashes, restarting the device, or resetting network settings.
- All applications are required to disclose any second job as part of the application process.
- All applicants will be subject to a health check before/after
- Employment is contingent upon passing training, pre-employment checks and ongoing drug/alcohol testing, in accordance with our policy. This role includes pre-employment and ongoing drug/alcohol testing in accordance with company policy.
Desirable:
- You have an advanced driving background (ADI, Emergency Response Advanced Driver, or similar driving qualifications)
- Strong familiarity with driving across urban and highway environments in Japan.
Operations run 7 days per week, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional travel support. Shift schedules are provided at least 4 weeks in advance wherever possible.
Shift Pattern - Rota issued at least 4 weeks in advance.
Monday to Sunday - 40 hours per week/weekend (must be able to work weekends) 06:30-15:30 14:30-23:30
Vehicle Safety Operators are expected to primarily work from one of our operational sites in Yokohama or Tokyo.
To support operations, Vehicle Safety Operators are also expected to travel but every effort is made to provide as much notice as possible.
Please carefully consider your commute options to ensure that you are comfortable with the travel distance and can consistently arrive on time.
If you’re excited by autonomous driving, real-world technology, and helping shape the future of mobility, we’d love to hear from you.
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Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know.
We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply.
At Wayve we're committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, and regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
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DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do look to capture information about care responsibilities, and disabilities among other diversity information as part of an optional DEI Monitoring form to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring process and ensure that the process is inclusive and non-discriminatory.