Who are we?
Our team is the first in the world to use autonomous vehicles on public roads using end-to-end deep learning. With our multi-national, world-class technical team, we’re building things differently.
We don’t think it’s scalable to instruct an algorithm on how to drive through hand-coded rules and expensive HD maps. Instead, we believe that leveraging experience and data can make our algorithms more intelligent, enabling them to easily adapt to new environments.
Our goal is to be the future of self-driving cars: the first to launch in 100 cities all over the globe bringing autonomy to everyone everywhere.
What you’ll do
Wayve is seeking an experienced Autonomous Vehicle Operations Lead to join our Operations Department and help establish and expand our on-road testing capability from our US office. You will be accountable for assisting in the design and establishment of our US on-road testing protocol, from building the team and developing US-specific operational safety considerations, to managing daily operations. This will also initially encompass you conducting limited on-road operations yourself.
Responsibilities:
- Lead on-road testing development in the US, working as a part of the broader Wayve Ops team
- Formulate strategies (vehicle uptime and utilization) to ensure all US on-road testing goals are accomplished
- Collaborate cross-functionally to assist in developing US on-road testing, including, but not limited to, Partnerships, Commercial, Policy, and Legal Teams
- Responsible for the development of US operations incident management, as part of the wider Major Incident Management Plan, along with Ops Safety and Legal
- Assist in developing/modifying training and procedures for US on-road testing
- Ensure all Safety Operators are adequately trained and have comprehensive knowledge of Wayve systems and procedures for succeeding during on-road operations
- Occasionally conduct on-road testing, depending on the situation. This will occur more frequently during the initial stages of US Ops Team development and will include VIP demonstrations
- Collaborate with the Ops Safety Manager to develop US-specific Ops Safety considerations, policies, and procedures
- Responsible for vehicle charging and maintenance
- Coordinate and manage remote testing campaigns as needed
What you will bring
Essential:
- Prior experience in the AV industry, including working as an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operator / Driver
- You remain calm and controlled under pressure
- You embrace feedback and learn from your mistakes
- You enjoy collaborating with others, and you flourish in team environments
- You know how to maintain your wellbeing, including managing fatigue and stress, and implement strategies for this
- Proven background as a team coordinator or similar position
- Strong leadership and communication abilities
- The capacity to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail
- Full clean US driving license
- At least 8 years' of driving experience in the US
- No at-fault insurance claims in the past three years
- Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent driving skills, thorough understanding, and willingness to continue developing
Additional Requirements:
- Available to work full time on-site at our Mountain View office, 5 days a week.
- All applicants are required to disclose any secondary job during the application process
- All candidates will be subject to a health check (before/after) the offer and should disclose any conditions that may affect their ability to safely operate a vehicle
- Employment is subject to passing pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, in accordance with our Drugs & Alcohol policy. You will be tested during your onsite interview
What we offer:
- Competitive remuneration package with salary and equity
- The opportunity to work closely with a team of renowned researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs
- A unique position to shape the future of autonomy and tackle one of the biggest challenges of our era
- Customized learning and development opportunities
Wayve is built by people from diverse backgrounds. We believe that it is our differences that make us stronger, and our unique perspectives and backgrounds that help us build something different. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just embrace diversity, but nurture it - ensuring we all grow and succeed together.