Operational Safety Manager

About us

Founded in 2017, Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology. Our advanced AI software and foundation models enable vehicles to perceive, understand, and navigate any complex environment, enhancing the usability and safety of automated driving systems.

Our vision is to create autonomy that propels the world forward. Our intelligent, mapless, and hardware-agnostic AI products are designed for automakers, accelerating the transition from assisted to automated driving.

In our fast-paced environment big problems ignite us—we embrace uncertainty, leaning into complex challenges to unlock groundbreaking solutions. We aim high and stay humble in our pursuit of excellence, constantly learning and evolving as we pave the way for a smarter, safer future.

At Wayve, your contributions matter. We value diversity, embrace new perspectives, and foster an inclusive work environment; we back each other to deliver impact.

Make Wayve the experience that defines your career!

The role

As an Operational Safety Manager – US, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe execution and oversight of Wayve’s on-road testing and robotaxi operations. You will be responsible for monitoring safety performance, investigating incidents, and maintaining operational safety standards across a rapidly scaling environment.

This role places a strong emphasis on Safety Assurance — ensuring that risks are visible, continuously understood, and acted upon in real time. You will operate as an independent safety function, providing oversight of field operations, identifying emerging risks, and ensuring that safety processes are consistently applied. The operational safety team acts as a continuous check and balance on the rest of the organization, ensuring that Wayve’s plans and

Department: Commercial & Operations