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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Wayve's roles stay open a median of 76 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 40% of Wayve's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wayve
- high 165 stale, 1 reposted of 169 open
- Hiring momentum
- 201 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Wayve's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Wayve.
About this role
As a Vehicle Safety Operator at Wayve, you will play a crucial role in the development of autonomous driving systems by operating vehicles on public roads in Japan. Your responsibilities include monitoring vehicle behavior during testing, providing feedback to engineering teams, and ensuring safety standards are maintained. This position requires a strong driving background and the ability to adapt to evolving environments while working both independently and as part of a team.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Wayve as an employer.
What you need
- Full clean Japanese driving licence for a minimum of 5 years
- Strong driving experience in Japan and confidence operating in complex urban environments
- No blameworthy insurance claims in the past three years
- Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Happy to work alone and equally happy working within a team
- Adaptable, reliable, and comfortable operating in evolving environments and processes
Nice to have
- You have an advanced driving background (ADI, Emergency Response Advanced Driver, or similar driving qualifications)
- Strong familiarity with driving across urban and highway environments in Japan
Worth weighing
- This is a fixed-term, 6-month contract position with no guaranteed permanent role afterwards
- Operations run 7 days a week, including weekends, which may affect work-life balance
- Shift schedules are provided at least 4 weeks in advance, but flexibility is required
- Commute options should be considered carefully due to travel requirements
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Listed by Wayve on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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