About Us
Founded in 2017, Wayve is a leading developer of embodied AI that enables vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate complex environments. Our AI software and foundation models provide safety and usability for automated driving systems.
The role
We are looking for a Vehicle Safety Operator passionate about cars and driving. This role involves running on‑road experiments, providing feedback to research and development teams, and ensuring safe testing at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Be part of our world‑class operations team to test vehicles across the UK.
- Monitor AI performance and respond to hazards to guarantee safe testing.
- Evaluate AI during tests and provide expert feedback to research and engineering teams.
- Contribute real‑world driving examples to train AI before public‑road testing.
- Support safety and engineering teams by maintaining high safety standards and reporting issues.
Essential Requirements
- Full clean UK manual driving licence.
- At least 8 years of driving experience, primarily in the UK.
- No blameworthy insurance claims in the past three years.
- Strong communication skills and empathy.
- Can work independently and collaboratively.
- Adaptable, flexible, and passionate about innovative problem solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent Google Suite.
- Basic navigation and touchscreen skills.
- Basic app usage, text editing and Wi‑Fi management.
- All applicants will disclose any second job as part of the application process.
- All applicants will be subject to a health check and must disclose relevant conditions.
- Employment contingent upon passing pre‑employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
Desirable
- Prior experience in vehicle testing, autonomous vehicle environments or technical demonstrations.
- Advanced driving qualifications such as ADI or Emergency Response Advanced Driver.
- Extensive knowledge of London and the Home Counties.
- Customer‑facing or hospitality experience.
Shift Pattern
Rota issued 4 weeks in advance.
Monday to Sunday – 40 hours per week, including weekends.
06:30‑15:30
14:30‑23:30
- Fixed Term Contract (FTC) based onsite at Kings Cross office.
- Please consider commute options; no onsite parking and commutes over 1.5 hours one way may be impractical.
Benefits and Conditions
Fixed Term Contract (FTC). Fixed hours. Onsite office at Kings Cross.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wayve is committed to creating a diverse, fair and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives, regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnicity 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 protected by applicable law.
Disclaimer
We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care responsibilities or disabilities in any of our job adverts or interviews. However, we do capture information about care responsibilities and disabilities as part of an optional DEI monitoring form to improve our hiring process and ensure it is inclusive and non‑discriminatory.
Vehicle Safety Operator employer: Wayve
Wayve is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, where software engineers can thrive while contributing to cutting-edge AI solutions. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, Wayve offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration in a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. Located in a vibrant tech hub, employees benefit from a supportive community and access to industry-leading resources.
