Operational Safety Engineer

Ever wanted to tell people, “Yeah, I helped launch the future of transportation”? Well, here’s your shot. At Vay, we’re flipping the script on mobility with Remote driving—delivering cars to customers with zero hassle and zero driver inside, offering a unique by the minute car rental service. We’re already live in Las Vegas, and trust us, we’re just getting started.

Our journey so far since our launch in 2018:

Revolutionary remote driving tech- We built the world’s first commercial remote driving product.

Breaking boundaries across continents- First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & one of only two companies in the States operating a commercial driverless service.

Vegas fleet on the rise- Our vehicle fleet is scaling fast, from 20 to 100 cars in Las Vegas. We’re just getting started!

Watch our CEO, Thomas von der Ohe, deliver a live news segment on CNN - VayDrive 

Discover what drives our culture- Explore our core values

Why this role is awesome: 

As an Operational Safety Engineer at Vay, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring our daily operations run safely, smoothly, and at scale. Working closely with both engineering and operations, you’ll act as the go-to expert for safety, making sure our procedures are robust, effective, and continuously improving. From incident investigations to optimising processes for our growing fleet, your impact will be directly tied to keeping our groundbreaking service safe and reliable.

What you'll be driving:

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  Ensure operational safety procedures and rules are followed and continuously improved.

  
  


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  Lead the investigation and triage of incidents across Vay’s daily operations.

  
  


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  Maintain organised records and documentation of findings.

  
  


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  Review and optimise safety processes to support rapid fleet scaling.

  
  


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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed safety into every stage of operations.

  
  

What are we looking for: 

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  Structured approach to problem-solving with a highly organised working style.

  
  


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  Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

  
  


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  Analytical mindset to identify risks and resolve safety concerns.

  
  


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  Passion for promoting a safety-first culture.

  
  


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  Sharp attention to detail to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

  
  


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  Willingness to travel several times a year, including long-distance.

  
  

Nice to have: 

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  Experience in software development (SQL, C/C++ or Python).

  
  


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  Background in operational safety / safety engineering (any industry, not just automotive).

  
  


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  Hands-on experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

  
  


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  Familiarity with data analysis tools (Power BI, Superset, or similar) to evaluate incidents and safety trends.

  
  

Why choose Vay: 

🧠 Genius level team - Work with the smartest minds from over 30 countries around the world in deep tech & automotive

🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment

💰 Salary + stock options

🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

🎫 Subsidised BVG transport ticket (Berlin)

🏋️‍♂️ Subsidised gym membership

🛍️ Exclusive external discounts

🍎 Snacks & Drinks in waterfront Berlin office 

🏦 Pension contributions

🎊 Fun team events throughout the year

Introduction to Vay

For more information regarding Vay's physical demands, working environments, and safety requirements, please review this link for additional details. Please note, details of what pertains to this role will be discussed during the initial interview.

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If you want to be part of something groundbreaking, let’s chat! We highly encourage & welcome applicants from all walks of life to help us create a better future for our world 🚗💨