Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
WayveThe Fleet Operations Team is responsible for maintaining the safety, performance, and operational readiness of Wayve's autonomous vehicle fleet, from routine servicing and diagnostics to urgent repairs and vehicle readiness for high-visibility events. The team keeps the fleet in peak condition to support testing, demonstrations, and real-world deployment, working closely with engineering, drivers, and operations teams. Shift Leads are frontline operational leaders responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-performing execution of Wayve’s autonomous driving operations in Japan. They ensure daily operations are conducted with the highest levels of safety and efficiency and foster an inclusive working environment where Vehicle Safety Operators (VSOs) feel their ideas are valued and can voice safety concerns without fear. They work within an autonomous vehicle testing environment, partnering with engineering, fleet operations, and automotive stakeholders to support real-world AI development. The role is mainly based at Tokyo Ryutsu Center near Haneda Airport, with occasional visits to Yokohama. It is a dedicated shift role with morning shifts from 06:30 to 15:30 and night shifts from 14:30 to 23:30. Flexibility outside standard hours may occasionally be required. Operations run seven days a week, so weekend and holiday work may be required depending on the shift; additional special paid leave is provided for employees on the shift schedule. The role offers a pathway into broader operations, program management, and leadership responsibilities. The Shift Lead leads a team of VSOs to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient on-road testing operations. Responsibilities include leading and supporting VSOs during live testing; coordinating people, vehicles, schedules, and priorities; managing work schedules, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance; line managing VSOs on a rostered shift pattern with documented face-to-face contact at least monthly; serving as an operational contact for selected OEM and partner activities; ensuring compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and safety protocols; supporting high-quality data collection and testing; identifying and escalating operational issues and risks; making real-time decisions; coordinating communication across teams; maintaining operational reports, incident documentation, and shift handovers; serving as the initial point of contact for on-road incidents and initial Operations Officer under the Major Incident Management Plan; coordinating training and development with Quality Assurance; and improving operational processes, utilisation, and team effectiveness.
- Fluent in English and Japanese. - Calm, decisive, and professional in fast-paced operational environments, with sound judgement under high pressure. - Open to feedback and continuously seeking to improve performance and leadership skills. - Enjoy working with people and thrive in a team environment. - Proven experience as a team coordinator or in a similar role in a fast-moving environment such as mobility, logistics, transportation, aviation, hospitality, or field operations. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across frontline teams and cross-functional partners. - Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities, with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office. - Disclose any second job as part of the application process. - Pass a health check before/after. - Employment is contingent on passing training, pre-employment checks, and ongoing drug/alcohol testing in accordance with company policy.
- Salaries benchmarked against the market annually. - Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long-term success of Wayve. - Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable. - Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences, and growth. - Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, and team socials. - Additional special paid leave for employees on the shift schedule.
