Senior Operational Safety Engineer

Vay•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

We’re rewriting the rules of urban mobility. At Vay, customers tap a button and a car arrives - with no one inside - powered by our world-first Remote Driving technology on real public streets. We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from Grab. Our mission is simple: replace private car ownership with a faster, cleaner, door-to-door mobility model. If you want to build something real, visible, and genuinely transformative, you’ll feel right at home here. What’s happening at Vay: First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & one of only two companies in the States operating a commercial driverless service. We've partnered with Kodiak to bring remote-driving technology to autonomous trucks in the Bay Area, 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 Senior Operational Safety Engineer to take a leading role in shaping and driving operational safety at Vay. You will act as the primary safety expert for our US operations, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Training, and Safety Management). You will own safety investigations, process improvements, and ensure that safety principles are embedded in daily operations and future scaling efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Safety, Automotive, Systems, Mechanical, or equivalent).
5+ years of experience in 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.
Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Superset) or programming (SQL, Python, C/C++).
Background in highly regulated or safety-critical industries (e.g., aviation, mobility, robotics).
Experience setting up or managing safety management systems (SMS).

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality.
Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment
ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary.
Unlimited Paid Vacation Days
401(k) programme
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides
Wellness Hub free gym access & wellness app subscriptions
Exclusive external discounts
$350 Home office budget
Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Las Vegas
Regular team events throughout the year