Autonomous Vehicle Safety Specialist

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Wayve Technologies Ltd Full time

Established in 2017, Wayve Technologies Ltd is a pioneer in autonomous vehicle technology. Our team of experts has made breakthroughs in Embodied AI, enabling intelligent, hardware-agnostic vehicles to navigate complex environments with ease.

As an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Specialist at Wayve Technologies Ltd, you will be part of our world-class operations team responsible for testing our autonomous vehicles across the UK. Your primary role will be to monitor our artificial intelligence and respond to potential hazards to ensure safe testing conditions.

The ideal candidate should have a full clean UK driving license, at least 8 years of driving experience, and strong communication skills. You should also be able to work independently and as part of a team, with adaptability and flexibility being essential traits. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or equivalent is required, as well as advanced driving qualifications such as ADI, Emergency Response Advanced Driver, or similar.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holiday and a dynamic work environment that promotes growth and learning. Our culture is ego-free, respectful, and welcoming, with benefits such as an onsite chef, workplace nursery scheme, private health insurance, cycle scheme, therapy, yoga, two onsite bars, and large social budgets.

In this safety-critical role, applicants may be required to undergo appropriate health assessments and/or declare their fitness to drive prior to commencement and during employment. We are committed to creating a diverse, fair, and respectful culture that is inclusive of everyone based on their unique skills and perspectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Test autonomous vehicles across the UK
  • Monitor artificial intelligence and respond to potential hazards
  • Evaluate artificial intelligence during tests and provide expert feedback
  • Provide real-world driving examples to train artificial intelligence
  • Maintain high safety standards and report safety and vehicle issues

Salary Range: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum



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