Senior 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: 

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Operational Safety Engineer to take a leading role in shaping and driving operational safety at Vay. You will act as the primary safety expert for our US operations, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Training, and Safety Management). You will own safety investigations, process improvements, and ensure that safety principles are embedded in daily operations and future scaling efforts.

What you'll be driving:

• Lead and continuously improve operational safety processes, procedures, and standards.
• Drive root cause analyses and oversee the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Act as the key contact for all operational safety topics within the Las Vegas operations.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a safety-focused culture across the organization.
• Develop and optimize data-driven tools and methods for incident tracking and risk analysis.
• Represent Operational Safety in cross-functional reviews, audits, and compliance initiatives.

What are we looking for: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Safety, Automotive, Systems, Mechanical, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in operational safety, safety engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience leading incident investigations and safety process improvements.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a structured and proactive work style.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.
• Willingness to travel

Nice to have: 

• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Superset) or programming (SQL, Python, C/C++).
• Background in highly regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g., aviation, mobility, robotics).
• Experience setting up or managing safety management systems (SMS).

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

 🏦 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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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 🚗💨