Safety Driver

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: 

We are seeking a highly responsible and safety-focused Safety Driver to join our Vay team in Las Vegas (NV). This is a safety-critical role with a strong emphasis on protecting the well-being of our remote driver trainees and all other traffic participants.

As a Safety Driver, you will play a key role in supporting our Remote Driver Academy, ensuring that all driving activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with our operating standards. You will also contribute to testing and mapping drives that extend and adapt our Operational Design Domain (ODD), supporting the safe development of our remote driving system.

What you'll be driving:

• Act as Safety Driver during remote driver training activities within the Remote Driver Academy.
• Execute mapping drives to extend and adapt our ODD within the Las Vegas area and potentially other U.S. cities in the future.
• Perform engineering test requests on private grounds and public roads to verify and validate the remote driving system at the vehicle level.
• Support engineering activities focused on connectivity performance testing on public streets.
• Communicate clearly with engineers and remote drivers to report findings, incidents, or potential safety concerns.
• Conduct pre- and post-drive inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and operational safety.
• Follow established test plans and procedures with high attention to detail and accountability

What are we looking for: 

• 2+ years of professional driving experience in safety-critical or testing environments.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record (5+ years driving experience preferred).
• Comfortable with technology, connected systems, and vehicle testing procedures.
• Excellent communication and situational awareness skills.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with engineers and trainees.
• Passion for advancing mobility technology and safety standards.

The pay for this role is $18 and is paid bi-weekly. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401k, as well as PTO. 

Why should you join 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

 🏦 401(k)

 🏥 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 

 🏋️‍♂️ Wellness Hub free gym access & wellness app subscriptions

 🎉 Perks at Work Membership 

 🍎 Snacks & Drinks in Our Downtown Las Vegas Office 

 🎊 Fun Team Events Every Quarter

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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