Senior Systems & Safety Engineer

Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”?

We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets.

We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from Grab. Our mission is simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door-to-door mobility model. If you want to build something real, visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here.

What’s happening at Vay

• First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & currently the 2nd largest commercial, driverless car fleet in the Western World.
• We've partnered with Kodiak to bring remote-driving technology to autonomous trucks in the US, showcasing our ability to integrate our system into heavy-duty commercial vehicles and expand the applications of our tech across the US.
• We’ve completed 10’s of thousands of trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand!
• ...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US & Europe 🚀

Why this role is exciting

Senior System & Safety Engineer
This is a high-impact role at the core of what makes Vay possible. You’ll own the system architecture and functional safety of our Remote Driving platform, shaping how our vehicles behave in real-world, safety-critical scenarios. Working at the intersection of hardware, software, and vehicle integration, you’ll play a key role in bringing a completely new category of mobility to life.

What you'll be driving

You’ll take ownership of the system and safety backbone of our Remote Driving technology, ensuring it performs reliably and safely at scale.

• Define and evolve system architecture and requirements across ECUs, motion control, connectivity, and cloud interfaces
• Design and validate safety mechanisms including redundancy, fail-safe/fail-operational behavior, and minimum risk manoeuvres
• Plan and execute vehicle-level testing to validate system performance and safety responses in real-world conditions
• Develop monitoring frameworks and dashboards to track system health, detect faults, and minimize downtime
• Own the functional safety concept, deriving safety goals and building Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (ISO 26262)
• Build and maintain the safety case, ensuring readiness for audits and compliance across the full development lifecycle
• Lead safety analysis activities (HARA, FMEA, FTA) and ensure full traceability from hazard identification to verification

What are we looking for

You’re a systems thinker with a strong safety mindset, comfortable operating across disciplines and close to the vehicle when needed.

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering within automotive, robotics, or similar safety-critical domains
• Hands-on experience across the ISO 26262 lifecycle, including HARA, safety concepts, FMEA/FTA, and safety case development
• Strong experience with requirements and safety analysis tools (e.g. DOORS, Jama, Medini, Enterprise Architect)
• Solid programming or technical background (Python, C++, ROS) and familiarity with Linux-based systems and monitoring tools
• Clear communicator, able to translate complex safety concepts into structured, actionable documentation
• Collaborative and pragmatic, comfortable moving between system design and hands-on vehicle integration work

Nice to have:

• Experience with SOTIF (ISO 21448) and automotive cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)
• Familiarity with ASPICE processes and assessments
• Experience with MBSE approaches and tools (e.g. SysML, Cameo)
• Background in teleoperations, remote driving, or autonomous vehicle systems

Why choose Vay

💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality

🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment

💰 ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary

🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

🎫 Subsidised Deutschland ticket (Berlin)

🏋️‍♂️ Subsidised Urban Sports Club or FitX Membership 

🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides

🛍️ Exclusive external discounts

💼 €350 Home Office Set-up 

✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Berlin 

📚 Fully funded German Lessons 

🎊 Regular team events throughout the year

For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this link. We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview.

We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about shaping something truly groundbreaking, we’d be happy to hear from you.