Senior Systems & Safety Engineer at Vay

<div class="content-intro"><p>Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from <a href="https://www.grab.com/sg/">Grab</a>. 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.</p> <p><strong>Curious to experience Vay yourself? Use the code <em data-start="289" data-end="303">VAYCANDIDATE</em> for $10 off your first trip in Las Vegas! Download the "Vay" app from the Apple or Google Play store &amp; off you go!&nbsp;</strong></p> <h4><strong>What’s happening at Vay</strong></h4> <ul> <li>First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside &amp; currently the 2nd largest commercial, driverless car fleet in the Western World.</li> <li>We've partnered with <a href="https://kodiak.ai/">Kodiak</a> 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.</li> <li>We’ve completed 10’s of thousands of trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand!</li> <li><strong>...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US &amp; Europe 🚀</strong></li> </ul></div><h4><em><strong>Why this role is exciting</strong></em></h4> <p><strong data-start="1145" data-end="1180">Senior System &amp; Safety Engineer</strong><br data-start="1180" data-end="1183">This is a high-impact role at the core of what makes Vay possible. You’ll own the system architecture and functional safety of our Remote Driving platform, shaping how our vehicles behave in real-world, safety-critical scenarios. Working at the intersection of hardware, software, and vehicle integration, you’ll play a key role in bringing a completely new category of mobility to life.</p> <h4><em><strong>What you'll be driving</strong></em></h4> <p data-start="1577" data-end="1749">You’ll take ownership of the system and safety backbone of our Remote Driving technology, ensuring it performs reliably and safely at scale.</p> <ul data-start="1750" data-end="2606"> <li data-section-id="1ol10ep" data-start="1750" data-end="1872">Define and evolve system architecture and requirements across ECUs, motion control, connectivity, and cloud interfaces</li> <li data-section-id="47hw1j" data-start="1873" data-end="2000">Design and validate safety mechanisms including redundancy, fail-safe/fail-operational behavior, and minimum risk manoeuvres</li> <li data-section-id="2cf3in" data-start="2001" data-end="2120">Plan and execute vehicle-level testing to validate system performance and safety responses in real-world conditions</li> <li data-section-id="1if2a0h" data-start="2121" data-end="2230">Develop monitoring frameworks and dashboards to track system health, detect faults, and minimize downtime</li> <li data-section-id="1g5woxp" data-start="2231" data-end="2357">Own the functional safety concept, deriving safety goals and building Functional and Technical Safety Concepts (ISO 26262)</li> <li data-section-id="1bnvk7x" data-start="2358" data-end="2480">Build and maintain the safety case, ensuring readiness for audits and compliance across the full development lifecycle</li> <li data-section-id="2e5q5" data-start="2481" data-end="2606">Lead safety analysis activities (HARA, FMEA, FTA) and ensure full traceability from hazard identification to verification</li> </ul> <h4><strong><em>What are we looking for</em></strong></h4> <p data-start="2613" data-end="2779">You’re a systems thinker with a strong safety mindset, comfortable operating across disciplines and close to the vehicle when needed.</p> <ul data-start="2780" data-end="3482"> <li>Strong experience in system requirements engineering for complex, multi-disciplinary systems</li> <li>Hands-on experience with functional safety standards (ISO 26262 or equivalent e.g., IEC 61508, DO-178)</li> <li>Proven ability to conduct HARA, derive ASIL levels, and author FSR/TSR</li> <li>Proven ability to translate high-level needs into structured, testable requirements</li> <li>Solid understanding of system architecture, interfaces, and dependencies across hardware and software domains</li> <li>Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama, Flow Engineering)</li> <li>Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills</li> <li>Analytical mindset with attention to detail and system-level thinking</li> </ul> <p data-start="3484" data-end="3499">Nice to have:</p> <ul data-start="3500" data-end="3782"> <li data-section-id="131cxtd" data-start="3500" data-end="3582">Experience with SOTIF (ISO 21448) and automotive cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)</li> <li data-section-id="1pejwat" data-start="3583" data-end="3636">Familiarity with ASPICE processes and assessments</li> <li data-section-id="blijmn" data-start="3637" data-end="3702">Experience with MBSE approaches and tools (e.g. SysML, Cameo)</li> <li data-section-id="rwbthn" data-start="3703" data-end="3782">Background in teleoperations, remote driving, or autonomous vehicle systems</li> </ul> <h4><strong><em>Why choose Vay</em></strong></h4> <p>💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality</p> <p>🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment</p> <p>💰 ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future - not just a salary</p> <p>🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days</p> <p>🎫 Subsidised Deutschland ticket (Berlin)</p> <p>🏋️‍♂️ Subsidised Urban Sports Club or FitX Membership&nbsp;</p> <p>🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides</p> <p>🛍️ Exclusive external discounts</p> <p>💼 €350 Home Office Set-up&nbsp;</p> <p>✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Berlin&nbsp;</p> <p>📚 Fully funded German Lessons&nbsp;</p> <p>🎊 Regular team events throughout the year</p> <p class="p1">&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="p1">For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1swEohclBwsOgx37G4NHE2szYCA6avS_aQX_WSJ7Ih8k/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6dlrur2mwcd9">link</a>. We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview.</p> <p class="p1">We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply.</p> <p class="p1">We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about shaping something truly groundbreaking, we’d be happy to hear from you.</p> <h4 class="job-modal__content-heading">&nbsp;</h4></div>