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About the Role
We are looking for an Autonomous Vehicle Operations Lead (AVOS) to oversee the daily operations of autonomous vehicle (AV) and robotaxi fleets supporting testing programs, commercial autonomous ride-hailing services
, and new city launches across Europe.
As the operational leader within the depot, you will coordinate
Safety Operators, Depot Specialists, Senior Technicians, and SDS Specialists to ensure vehicles remain safe, operational, and deployment-ready. You will play a critical role in maintaining fleet availability, meeting operational KPIs, and supporting the successful launch and scaling of autonomous vehicle fleets.
This position is ideal for candidates with experience in fleet operations, mobility services, automotive operations, logistics, or transportation who enjoy leading teams in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities: Fleet Operations Management
Lead the daily operations of autonomous vehicle and robotaxi fleets across one or multiple depot locations.
Ensure vehicles are operationally ready to support testing, commercial deployment, and autonomous ride-hailing services.
Monitor fleet utilization
, vehicle availability, charging schedules, and operational readiness.
Coordinate daily vehicle dispatch and return activities to maximize fleet efficiency.
Minimize vehicle downtime through effective operational planning and coordination.
Depot Operations
Oversee all activities within the robotaxi depot
, ensuring safe, efficient, and organized operations.
Coordinate the work of Depot Specialists, Safety Operators, Senior Technicians, and SDS Specialists.
Ensure vehicles meet cleanliness, charging, inspection, and maintenance standards before deployment.
Support depot setup and operational readiness for new city launches and fleet expansion projects.
Team Leadership
Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise operational staff.
Experience with electric vehicle (EV) fleet operations.
Previous experience launching new operational sites or depots.
Knowledge of fleet management systems and operational reporting tools.
Additional European languages are an advantage depending on project location.
What We're Looking For: Successful AV Operations Leads combine operational excellence with strong leadership and a passion for emerging mobility technologies.
You understand how to coordinate people, vehicles, depots, and processes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy solving operational challenges as autonomous vehicle fleets expand into new cities and markets.
Whether supporting pilot programs or fully commercial robotaxi operations
, you will play a key role in ensuring every vehicle, every shift, and every team member contributes to a safe and reliable autonomous mobility service.
What We Offer: Opportunity to lead large-scale
autonomous vehicle and robotaxi fleet operations across Europe.
Exposure to cutting-edge self-driving vehicle technologies and commercial autonomous ride-hailing services.
Leadership role supporting new city launches
, depot setup, and fleet expansion.
Work alongside engineering, product, and operations teams shaping the future of autonomous transportation.
Long-term career development within fleet management, autonomous mobility
, and robotaxi operations.
International projects supporting some of the world's leading autonomous vehicle programs.
Comprehensive onboarding and continuous professional development.
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