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Waymo

System Safety Engineer - Onboard

Waymo

Published 11 May 2026
San Francisco, CA, USA
196K - 248K USD Annual
Remote
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

C++

Key skills

Computer Science
Project Management
Product Design
Risk Management
Aerospace Engineering
PhD
Perception

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Description

The role involves leading cross-functional efforts to perform safety analyses and identify potential hazards and their causes. The individual will assess safety risks qualitatively and quantitatively while supporting the definition of safety requirements. The position requires informing design decisions, proposing mitigations, and supporting verification strategies. The person in this role will participate in software and product design reviews to ensure safety mitigations are addressed and effective. Additionally, the role provides guidance on safety standards and industry best practices to ensure regulatory compliance. The individual will also define, implement, and improve system safety processes while promoting a safety culture.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. A minimum of 7 years of relevant safety engineering experience is required, including at least 5 years specifically in System Safety engineering. Proficiency in inductive and deductive safety analyses, Systems Engineering principles, and risk management is necessary. Additionally, the role requires experience in writing code, performing unit tests, and analyzing algorithmic structures in C, C++, and Python. A Master's degree or PhD in a related engineering or technical field is preferred.

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About the company

Waymo

Description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company that began as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009. With a mission to enhance mobility and safety, Waymo has developed the Waymo Driver, powering their fully autonomous ride-hailing and local delivery services. To date, Waymo has achieved over 20 million miles of autonomous driving on public roads across 25 US cities and 20 billion miles of simulation testing. The company emphasizes mission-driven innovation and a collaborative culture, aiming to improve access to mobility while prioritizing safety and community impact.

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