--- title: 'Vehicle Technician at Vay' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/vehicle-technician-vay-austin-q7321r82v3rx' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # Vehicle Technician at Vay - **Company:** Vay - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Posted:** 2026-10-12 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/vay/jobs/4990055101 ## Job description Ever imagined saying, “I helped launch the future of transportation”? 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. We’re live in Las Vegas and scaling fast, powered by a strategic investment of up to $410 million from [Grab](https://www.grab.com/sg/). 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. What’s happening at Vay - First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & currently the 2nd largest commercial, driverless car fleet in the Western World. - We've partnered with [Kodiak](https://kodiak.ai/) 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. - We’ve completed over 150,000 trips so far and are busy multiplying our Las Vegas fleet just to meet demand! - ...And soon we’ll be expanding across the US & Europe 🚀 Why this role is awesome: Ever wanted to work on vehicles that are changing how people get around? At Vay, you won't just be maintaining electric vehicles. You'll be helping bring our remote-driving technology to life. This is a hands-on role where traditional automotive maintenance meets cutting-edge technology. From keeping our growing fleet running smoothly to installing and troubleshooting our remote-driving hardware, you'll play a key role in making sure our vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for the road. You'll work closely with our Engineering and Operations teams, tackle challenges you won't find in a typical workshop, and have a direct impact on how our technology evolves, you will also be the first Technician in our second U.S city, Austin, a real chance to create a legacy in the automotive industry. What you'll be driving: - Keep our electric vehicle fleet in top condition through regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs. - Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot cutting-edge remote-driving hardware, including cameras, sensors, compute units, and wiring. - Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues, from everyday repairs to complex technical challenges. - Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to identify recurring issues and improve vehicle reliability. - Maintain accurate service records, document technical issues, and track repairs. - Help create a safe, efficient, and well-organized workshop environment. What are we looking for: - Hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance or repair, whether gained through formal qualifications, apprenticeships, or practical experience. - Solid understanding of vehicle mechanics and an interest in working with electric vehicles and emerging automotive technology. - Experience with automotive electrical systems, or the motivation and technical curiosity to develop these skills - Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on mindset. You enjoy getting to the root of a problem and finding solutions. - Excellent attention to detail and a safety-first approach to everything you do. - Comfortable submitting for and passing drug & background check - A valid & clean Austin based driver's license. Why join Vay: 🧠 Genius-level team – Work with top talent from over 30 countries across deep tech and automotive 🌍 Huge scope for impact – You’ll shape how customers experience Vay at scale 💰 Salary + stock options 🌴 Flexible Paid Vacation Days 🏦 401(k) 🏥 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 🏋️‍♂️ Wellness Hub – Free gym access & wellness app subscriptions 🌱 Paid training and certifications, including EV high-voltage qualifications For more information on Vay’s physical demands, working environments and safety requirements, you can review this [link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1swEohclBwsOgx37G4NHE2szYCA6avS_aQX_WSJ7Ih8k/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6dlrur2mwcd9). We’ll also cover anything specific to this role during the first interview. We’d love to stay connected for future opportunities, so feel free to include your LinkedIn profile when you apply. 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. Curious to experience Vay yourself? In Las Vegas? Use the code VAYCANDIDATE for $10 off your first trip in Las Vegas! Download the "Vay" app from the Apple or Google Play store & off you go! ## About Vay ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Vay develops automotive-grade remote driving technology to deliver driverless mobility services that are safer, more affordable, and scalable today. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B+; total funding over $200M) - **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany (with offices in Las Vegas, USA and Hamburg, Germany) - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Thomas von der Ohe, Fabrizio Scelsi, Bogdan Djukic ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Autonomous vehicles, remote driving, urban mobility, transportation-as-a-service - **Target customers**: B2C (individual riders via the Vay app) and B2B (fleet operators, OEMs, commercial vehicle companies) - **Mission**: To make transportation safer, smarter, and more accessible – ultimately removing the need for personal car ownership. ## Products & Services - **[Vay App]**: Mobility service that lets users request an electric vehicle to be remotely delivered to their location. After driving manually, the user exits and a remote driver parks the car – eliminating parking hassle. Available in Las Vegas, priced at half the cost of ride-hail. - **[Remote Driving Technology]**: Automotive-grade, regulation-ready remote driving stack used for B2B applications – enabling driverless delivery, autonomous vehicle teleoperation, and commercial fleet operations. - **[Light Commercial Vehicle Solutions]**: Tailored remote driving solutions for vans, trucks, and other commercial vehicles, offered to enterprise partners. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding raised >$200M - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Grab (strategic investment), Kinnevik, Coatue, Atomico, General Catalyst; angel investors include F1 World Champion Nico Rosberg and former Alphabet CFO Patrick Pichette. - **Growth Signals**: - First company in Europe to drive a vehicle without a safety driver on public roads (Hamburg, Jan 2023). - Launched commercial service in Las Vegas (Jan 2024), expanded to 175 vehicles and a Remote Driving Center inside the Zappos Campus. - Partnership with Nexar for predictive AI safety; partnership with Goodwrx. - Over 30,000 rides served and fleet of 100+ vehicles (as of mid-2025). - Team of 200+ people from Google, Tesla, Audi, Lyft, Zoox, NASA. - June 2025: raised $60M from Grab (with potential to $410M) to expand US footprint and develop its own autonomy tech stack. ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover in commercial remote driving** – only company with public road operations in both Europe and the US. - **Regulatory pioneer** – helped shape Germany’s remote driving regulation, enabling commercialization at scale. - **Automotive-grade technology** – built from the ground up for safety and reliability, not retrofitted. - **Experienced team** – combines Silicon Valley software engineering with European automotive engineering. - **Hybrid approach** – remote driving as a bridge to full autonomy, already generating revenue and real-world data. ## Strategic Focus - Scale the Las Vegas mobility service and expand to additional US cities. - Grow B2B partnerships (fleet operators, OEMs, last-mile delivery). - Develop proprietary autonomy tech stack (announced June 2025) to complement remote driving. - Continue regulatory engagement to enable broader commercial deployment globally. ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: Values include “Drive Real-World Change”, “Make an Impact”, “Grow With Us”, “We pioneer change”, “We create magic”, “We build trust”, “We drive action”, “We fuel collaboration”. Emphasis on solving novel problems and deploying real technology. - **Remote/hybrid policy**: Berlin office offers hybrid options; Las Vegas and Hamburg roles are likely on-site, especially for operations and engineering. - **Notable perks**: Work on technology that hasn’t been done before; cross-functional teams; direct impact on a new mobility category; fast scaling environment with strong funding. - **Engineering culture**: Focus on safety, reliability, and real-world deployment. Teams span embedded software, backend, data science, security, systems, and teleoperation. ## Sources 1. [vay.io/about](https://vay.io/about/) 2. [vay.io/about/careers](https://vay.io/about/careers/) 3. [vay.io](https://vay.io/) 4. [vay.io/about/meet-the-team](https://vay.io/about/meet-the-team/) 5. 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