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Waabi

Safety Engineer, Collision Risk

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site +1

$126K/yr

Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. ... functional boundaries. - Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and ...

Waabi

Safety Engineer, Collision Risk

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$126K/yr

Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. ... functional boundaries. - Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and ...

Waabi

Safety Engineer, Collision Risk

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$126K/yr

Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. ... functional boundaries. - Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and ...

Waabi

Safety Engineer, Collision Risk

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$126K/yr

Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. ... functional boundaries. - Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and ...

Waabi

Safety Engineer, Collision Risk

$126K/yr

Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. ... functional boundaries. - Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and ...

Waabi

Safety Engineer, Collision Risk

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$126K/yr

Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. ... functional boundaries. - Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

You will be the System Safety Engineer (SSE) Sr for the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control ... From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your ...

Waabi

Safety Engineer, Collision Risk

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$126K/yr

Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. ... functional boundaries. - Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and ...

Waabi

Safety Engineer, Collision Risk

Pittsburgh, PA · Remote

$126K/yr

Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. ... functional boundaries. - Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

The Staff System Safety Engineer (SSE) is responsible for ensuring that the products developed at ... From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your ...

Waabi

Safety Engineer, Collision Risk

Dallas, TX · Remote

$126K/yr

Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. ... functional boundaries. - Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and ...

Waabi

Safety Engineer, Collision Risk

OR · Remote

$126K/yr

Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech. ... functional boundaries. - Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Functional Hazard Analysis, Fault Trees, Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA), Failure Modes ...

AVTC Group

Principal System Safety Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site +1

... Functional Hazard Analysis, Requirements Hazard Analysis, and Hazard Tracking. Typically Requires: Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of ...

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What is the difference between Remote Automotive Functional Safety Engineer vs Remote Automotive Systems Engineer?

AspectRemote Automotive Functional Safety EngineerRemote Automotive Systems Engineer
Required CertificationsISO 26262, ISTQB, safety-related certificationsSystems engineering certifications, UML, SysML
Work EnvironmentFocus on safety standards, safety analysis, and risk assessmentDesign, integration, and testing of automotive systems
Industry UsagePrimarily in safety-critical automotive componentsBroader automotive system development

The Remote Automotive Functional Safety Engineer specializes in safety standards and risk assessments for automotive systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations like ISO 26262. In contrast, the Remote Automotive Systems Engineer focuses on designing and integrating various vehicle systems. Both roles require technical expertise but differ in their primary focus areas within automotive development.

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Safety Engineer, Collision Risk

Waabi

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site, Remote

$126K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.

With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai


At the heart of our mission is an unwavering commitment to safety. We are seeking a passionate and experienced safety or systems engineer to spearhead the development and implementation of critical safety framework methods that underpin our driverless autonomy readiness decisions. This is a unique opportunity to shape how Waabi quantitatively ensures and validates the safety of our autonomous trucking solution, working with our highly realistic simulator, real-world data, and cutting-edge generative AI techniques. You will play a pivotal role in creating the evidence for safe operation and leading efforts in a rapidly evolving and groundbreaking field.
 
 
You will...
- Scale safety framework methods by defining requirements for automated assessment workflows and partnering with the autonomy and algorithms teams to implement and debug the evaluation infrastructure.
- Develop and monitor quantitative metrics to evaluate system performance against established safety targets.
- Optimize test coverage within Waabi's high-fidelity simulator to validate driving behaviors across safety-critical scenarios.
- Define and iterate on human performance benchmarks to support robust comparative safety assessments.
- Identify safety gaps and ensure traceability between requirements, validation artifacts, and safety case claims.
- Maintain structured documentation of safety artifacts and readiness decisions to ensure rigorous transparency and traceability.
 
Qualifications:
- Undergrad required; Masters or PhD within an engineering discipline preferred.
- 3+ years of automotive, robotics or related industry experience.
- Experience contributing to the development of a safety case for autonomous vehicles.
- Experience with using simulation and real-world testing to make readiness decisions.
- Knowledge of relevant safety methods and standards such as STPA, SOTIF (ISO 21448), ISO/SAE PAS 22736, and UL 4600.
- Strong fundamentals in mathematics, engineering and physics.
- Excellent scripting and data analysis skills with tools such as Python and SQL.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts or data in a simple-yet-accurate manner.
- Collaborative team player who works effectively across functional boundaries.
- Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.
 
Bonus/nice to have:
- Experience in launching a driverless product.
- Experience in data science and machine learning
- Experience implementing software systems components.
- Advanced skills in data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis.
 
The US yearly salary range for this role is: $126,225 - 163,00 USD and the Canada salary range for this role is: $154,000 - $188,500 CAD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi US Inc. and Waabi Canada Inc.'s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company's compensation practices. The salary base range is reflective of the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US and Canada locations.  Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including discretionary equity incentive awards and discretionary annual performance bonus.

Perks/Benefits:
Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and Wellness benefits that include Medical, Vision and Dental coverage.
- Unlimited Vacation.
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support.
- Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events.
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve! 
 
Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!
 
Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, caregiver status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.
 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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