Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operator (Safety Driver)

About the role

We are seeking Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operators (Safety Drivers) to support testing, validation and commercial deployment of autonomous vehicle and robotaxi fleets across Europe. In this role you will monitor vehicle behaviour, ensure compliance with procedures and intervene safely when required, working closely with engineering, fleet operations and depot teams.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and supervise autonomous vehicles during testing, validation and commercial robotaxi operations.
• Maintain full situational awareness and take manual control whenever safety protocols demand.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of cameras, sensors, mirrors, lighting and overall vehicle condition.
• Report any damage, abnormal vehicle behaviour or maintenance concerns to depot and technical teams.
• Record disengagements, observations and operational events using company reporting tools.
• Provide structured feedback on vehicle behaviour, traffic conditions and unusual scenarios to engineering teams.
• Support fleet readiness by ensuring vehicles remain available for daily operations.
• Participate in ongoing training, certification and safety refreshers.

Required profile

• Experienced, responsible drivers with excellent situational awareness.
• No prior autonomous‑vehicle experience required; comprehensive training will be provided.
• Willingness to follow operational procedures, regulatory requirements and safety protocols.
• Ability to work on‑site in various European cities and interact professionally with the public.

Required skills