Wayve

Technology

FleetOperationsandFieldEngineeringLead

$450–700k ~AI est. Herzliya, Israel FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Fleet Operations and Field Engineering Lead at Wayve. Skills: Fleet operations, Field engineering, On-road operations, Vehicle safety. Lead fault triage. Resolve vehicle issues”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet uptime targets; Meet readiness targets; Meet utilisation targets; Deliver high-quality testing

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Fault triage; Technical problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

On-call rotation, Occasional international travel, Training in London, Training in US

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Hands-on experience in automotive, Experience diagnosing vehicle issues, Experience with ADAS testing, Experience leading small teams, Experience operating in regulated environments, Build structured processes, Deliver against strict SLAs, Stakeholder management skills, Communication skills

Nice to Have

Mobility experience, Robotics experience, Aviation experience, Defence experience, Other safety-critical experience

What You'll Do.

Resolve vehicle issues

Act as Vehicle Safety Operator

Deliver testing outputs

Ensure fleet readiness

Ensure fleet utilisation

Drive operational performance

Establish safe processes

Enforce repeatable processes

Maintain 5-minute SLA

Build high-performing team

Act as local representative

Coordinate with cross-functional teams

Contribute to global handovers

Enable 24/7 fleet coverage

Embed safety-first culture

Uphold safety culture

Ensure regulatory compliance

Ensure legal compliance

Ensure safety requirements

Manage infrastructure readiness

Manage operational compliance

Represent Wayve externally

Provide structured updates

Provide risk visibility

Provide insights to leadership

Participate in on-call rotation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Reliability Engineering; SRE; Safety; Legal; Global Fleet Ops

Communication Scope

Stakeholder communication; External representation; Structured updates; Risk visibility

Full Job Description

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 The Fleet Operations & Field Engineering Lead is the senior on-site leader responsible for building, leading, and scaling Wayve’s on-road operations in Israel. Based in Herzliya and reporting to the Head of Field Engineering, this role owns the full operational stack in-region, including fleet uptime, ADAS testing delivery, regulatory compliance, and overall operational performance. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining deep technical expertise with operational ownership. You will act as the technical authority in-region, leading fault triage across vehicle hardware, software, sensors, and ADAS systems, while also operating as a Vehicle Safety Operator. You will start with a lean operating model and build the foundations for scalable, safe, and high-performing operations. This includes establishing processes, driving performance against KPIs, and representing Wayve locally with regulators and stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to build operations from first principles

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