Fleet Operations and Field Engineering Lead

About the role

Wayve is looking for a senior on‑site leader to build and scale its on‑road operations in Israel. Based in Herzliya, you will own the full operational stack – from fleet uptime and ADAS testing delivery to regulatory compliance and overall performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead hands‑on fault triage and resolution across vehicle hardware, software, sensors, and compute systems.
• Act as a certified Vehicle Safety Operator, delivering structured on‑road ADAS testing.
• Produce high‑quality testing outputs with accurate reporting, QA, and auditability.
• Ensure fleet uptime, readiness, and utilisation targets are consistently met.
• Drive operational performance through structured planning, execution, and KPI monitoring.
• Establish processes and foundations for scalable, safe, and high‑performing operations.
• Represent Wayve with local regulators and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Senior‑level professional with proven leadership in fleet or field engineering operations.
• Strong technical authority in vehicle hardware, software, sensors, and ADAS systems.
• Experience acting as a Vehicle Safety Operator or similar safety‑critical role.
• Track record of building operational processes from the ground up.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder and regulator interaction.

Required skills

• ADAS testing
• Vehicle Safety Operator certification
• Fault triage across vehicle hardware, software, and sensors
• Regulatory compliance for autonomous vehicle testing