Operational Safety Lead

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

• We are looking for an experienced and proactive Operational Safety Lead to take a leading role in shaping and driving operational safety at Vay.
• This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of operational safety for Vay’s remote driving operations globally, while building on an existing foundation and working closely with a strong cross-functional team across Operations, Engineering, Training, and Safety Management.
• You will partner closely with the broader Operational Safety function to translate strategy into real-world execution on the ground in Las Vegas.

What you'll be driving

• In this role, you will own and evolve the operational safety framework for Vay’s remote driving operations, while defining the safety KPIs, thresholds, and data-driven improvements that guide how we measure and scale safety across the business.
• Own the operational safety framework for Vay’s remote driving operations globally
• Define safety KPIs, thresholds, and data-driven safety improvements
• 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

• 5-10+ years of experience 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.
• Experience fostering or contributing to safety culture development within an organization.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering or similar field (Safety, Automotive, Systems, Mechanical, or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel

Nice to have

• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI, or similar) to support safety metrics and reporting.
• Background in highly regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g., aviation, mobility, robotics).
• Experience setting up or managing safety management systems (SMS).
• Experience in autonomous vehicles, aviation, UAS, robotics, or other safety-critical mobility domains is strongly valued.