Vehicle Safety Operator

Summary

Join Wayve's world-class operations team as a Remote Vehicle Safety Operator and contribute to the future of road safety. This role involves testing autonomous vehicles across the US and Canada, monitoring AI performance, providing feedback to research teams, and ensuring safe testing procedures. You will also provide real-world driving examples to train the AI and maintain high safety standards. The position requires extensive US driving experience, a clean driving record, and strong communication skills. The role involves significant travel (at least 50%) and a rotating schedule between Sunnyvale, California and remote locations.

Requirements

• Full clean US driving licence
• At least 5 years' driving experience in the US
• No blameworthy insurance claims in the past three years
• Strong communication skills and a clear ability to empathise with others
• Happy to work alone and equally happy working within a team
• Adaptable, flexible and passionate about solving problems with innovative solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, or equivalent (Google Suite)
• Basic Navigation: Understanding how to navigate the home screen, open and close apps, and switch between apps
• Touchscreen Gestures: Familiarity with common touchscreen gestures like tap, swipe, pinch, and zoom
• Typing and Text Editing: Using the on-screen keyboard for typing, selecting text, and using copy, paste, and other text-editing functions
• 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) the offer and should disclose any conditions that may affect their ability to safely operate
• Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, in accordance with our Drugs & Alcohol policy. You will be tested during your onsite interview
• Must be willing to travel at least 50% of the time
• Shift Pattern - Rotating schedule with 2 weeks in Sunnyvale and 2 weeks operating remotely across the country
• Monday to Sunday - 40 hours per week/weekend (must be able to work weekends)
• When working in Sunnyvale, you will be assigned to one of two shifts: 06:15 - 15:15 14:45 - 23:45
• This role is based onsite at our office in Sunnyvale, California when you are not traveling

Responsibilities

• Be a part of our world-class, diverse operations team to test our vehicles all over the US and Canada
• Monitor our artificial intelligence and respond to all hazards to guarantee safe testing at all times
• Evaluate our artificial intelligence during tests, and provide expert feedback to our research teams and engineers
• Provide real-world driving examples to train our artificial intelligence before you test on public roads
• Support our safety and engineer teams by maintaining our high safety standards, and reporting safety and vehicle issues

Preferred Qualifications

You have an advanced driving background (ADI, Emergency Response Advanced Driver, or similar driving qualifications)