Wayve
Technology
FleetOperationsandFieldEngineeringLead
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“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.
Fault triage; Technical problem-solving
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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