Jobs in Japan
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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.
WayveOur 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 our fleet in peak condition to support testing, demonstrations, and real-world deployment, working closely with engineering, drivers, and operations teams to keep autonomy moving forward, every single day. If you're passionate about driving, technology, and the future of mobility, this role offers a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of autonomous driving development. As a Vehicle Safety Operator, you will support the development of next-generation AI driving systems by operating Wayve vehicles on public roads, evaluating vehicle behaviour, and providing operational feedback to engineering teams. You will act as a critical bridge between real-world driving conditions and the engineers developing Wayve's AI systems. You will support real-world autonomous vehicle testing operations across Japan; safely monitor autonomous driving systems during on-road testing and intervene whenever required; provide structured operational feedback to engineers and research teams to help improve AI driving performance; support data collection and validation activities that contribute to the training and improvement of Wayve's AI systems; and maintain high operational and safety standards while accurately reporting vehicle, testing, or safety-related issues. Operations run 7 days a week, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional travel support. Shift schedules (rota) are issued at least 4 weeks in advance wherever possible. The shift pattern is Monday to Sunday, 40 hours per week/weekend (must be able to work weekends), with shifts of 06:30–15:30 or 14:30–23:30. Vehicle Safety Operators are expected to primarily work from one of our operational sites in Yokohama or Tokyo, with occasional travel to support operations. All applicants are required to disclose any second job as part of the application process. All applicants are subject to a health check before/after. Employment is contingent on passing training, pre-employment checks and ongoing drug/alcohol testing, in accordance with our policy.
- You hold a full, clean Japanese driving license, held for a minimum of 5 years. - You have strong driving experience in Japan and confidence operating in complex urban environments. - You have no blameworthy insurance claims in the past three years. - You have strong communication skills in Japanese and can remain calm and professional under pressure. - You're happy working alone and equally happy working within a team. - You're adaptable, reliable, and comfortable operating in evolving environments and processes. - You're proficient in Microsoft Office suite or equivalent (Google Suite). - You're comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and standard workplace software tools — connecting to Wi-Fi and managing settings (brightness, volume, Bluetooth), using basic apps (e.g., Safari, Mail, Photos, Calendar), and troubleshooting common issues (app crashes, restarts, network resets). - You must be able to work weekends. - All applicants are required to disclose any second job as part of the application process. - All applicants are subject to a health check before/after. - Employment is contingent on passing training, pre-employment checks and ongoing drug/alcohol testing, in accordance with our policy.
- You have an advanced driving background (ADI, Emergency Response Advanced Driver, or similar driving qualifications). - You have strong familiarity with driving across urban and highway environments in Japan.
- 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, team socials and more.
