Senior System Safety Engineer - Fleet Operations

Waymo; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 241,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus program

Equity incentive plan

Generous Company benefits program

Job summary

A leading autonomous driving technology company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced safety engineer to lead cross-functional safety analyses. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 7 years focused on safety engineering. Key responsibilities include evaluating safety risks, defining safety requirements, and collaborating across Product, Legal, and Systems Engineering teams. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a salary range of $241,000—$297,000 USD based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of engineering work experience, including minimum 7 years in System Safety.
• Proficient in safety analyses to identify hazards and risks.
• Experience in applying Systems Engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety analyses and risk assessments as a subject matter expert.
• Participate in operations design reviews and present safety risks.
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety mitigations and identify new hazards.

Skills

Technical project management

Safety engineering

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechatronics/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields

Job description

A leading autonomous driving technology company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced safety engineer to lead cross-functional safety analyses. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant engineering experience, with at least 7 years focused on safety engineering. Key responsibilities include evaluating safety risks, defining safety requirements, and collaborating across Product, Legal, and Systems Engineering teams. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a salary range of $241,000—$297,000 USD based on qualifications and experience.