Autonomous Vehicle Safety Operator

Moove

Dubai

On-site

AED 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Moove Dubai is recruiting a Validation Driver to act as the safety operator on Moove AV’s pilot fleet. You monitor the autonomous system in real time, log events, and take manual control when the situation requires it, coordinating with the Remote Operations Centre and the engineering team.

The role demands a UAE driving license with a clean record and 3+ years of local driving, fluent English, comfort with tablets and onboard software, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while following

Qualifications

Valid UAE driving license with a clean record and no major violations in the past three years
Minimum 3 years of active driving experience in the UAE or GCC, with strong familiarity with Dubai roads and traffic conditions
Professional-level English: you must be able to read, write, and speak English clearly enough to communicate with engineers, write incident reports, and operate digital systems without assistance
Comfortable with technology: able to operate tablets, touchscreens, and onboard software systems confidently. Previous experience with fleet apps, delivery platforms, or any work-based digital tool is an advantage
Calm and composed under pressure. The ability to make a rapid, correct decision in an unexpected situation is the most important quality this role demands
High attention to detail: precise, consistent, and thorough in checklists, logs, and verbal reporting
RTA safety driver certification or AV/ADAS vehicle experience is a strong advantage. Training will be provided for the right candidate
Secondary school certificate minimum; a technical diploma or any qualification in automotive, engineering, or IT is an advantage
Willingness to work shift patterns including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required by the pilot programmed schedule

Responsibilities

Occupy the driver seat during all autonomous vehicle operations and maintain continuous situational awareness at all times
Monitor the AV system's driving behavior, sensor alerts, and onboard displays throughout every shift
Take immediate manual control of the vehicle if the system requests intervention or if you assess that a safety situation requires it
Communicate in real time with the Remote Operations Centre (ROC) using onboard communication tools, providing clear and accurate status updates in English
Follow all pre-trip, in-trip, and post-trip safety checklists without exception
Complete defined validation routes in Dubai as directed by the Validation Trainer and the engineering team
Log all system events, interventions, anomalies, and environmental observations accurately using onboard and digital logging tools
Record takeover events with precise detail (trigger, location, speed, context, and outcome) using the prescribed format
Photograph and document any road conditions, signage anomalies, or infrastructure changes that may affect AV performance
Submit all shift logs and incident reports before end of shift, with no gaps or incomplete entries
Use the onboard interface and fleet management systems to complete digital shift reports and vehicle status logs
Communicate all findings in written English clearly enough for engineering teams to act on without follow-up clarification
Flag concerns, near-misses, and system behaviors that feel unusual, even if no intervention was required, through the correct escalation channel
Participate in daily debriefs with the Validation Trainer and contribute accurate shift summaries verbally and in writing
Conduct a thorough pre-trip physical inspection of the vehicle including sensor hardware, lights, tyres, and mirrors before every shift
Report any physical damage, sensor misalignment, or equipment fault immediately to the Validation Trainer before the vehicle moves
Ensure the vehicle is clean, charged or fuelled to standard, and correctly equipped before departure
Complete post-trip vehicle checks and park the vehicle correctly at the depot at the end of every shift