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Senior Safety Researcher - Evaluation & Standardization

Waymo LLCLondon, England, United Kingdom
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a strong background in safety research, engineering analysis, and familiarity with autonomous vehicle technologies. Collaboration skills and experience in engaging with regulatory bodies are essential.

About the job

At Waymo, we are pioneers in autonomous driving technology, committed to becoming the world’s most trusted driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on developing the Waymo Driver, The World’s Most Experienced Driver™, which enhances mobility access and is dedicated to saving lives lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver facilitates our fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable across various vehicle platforms and use cases. With over ten million rider-only trips and experience accumulated through driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulated environments across 15+ U. S. states, we are at the forefront of the future of transportation.

The Waymo Safety team is instrumental in fostering and continuously enhancing the safety standards of our fully autonomous driving technology. Our specialists craft safety objectives and strategies, conducting thorough safety engineering analyses to ensure that safety considerations are integrated throughout our vehicle design and development lifecycle. The team advocates for safety strategies and policies for autonomous vehicles in collaboration with regulatory bodies, lawmakers, law enforcement, and both public and non-profit organizations. Additionally, the Safety Team provides guidance on compliance with pertinent environmental, health, and safety regulations.

In this impactful role, you will report directly to the Head of Safety Management and Best Practices.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Safety Case Investment: Leading research initiatives to develop and enhance safety case content linked to evaluation methodologies and scenario-based testing frameworks.
  • Standardization Engagement: Serving as a key representative in UK-specific standardization organizations (e.g., BSI) and international forums (e.g., ISO) to influence discussions on ADS safety.
  • Evaluation Research: Directing internal projects to identify best practices for quantifying safety benefits and ensuring evaluation rigor.
  • Regional Strategic Reach: Acting as the regional expert on UK/EU safety research trends, ensuring our global safety strategy incorporates European regulatory specifics.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating with Engineering and Product teams to convert research insights into practical testing requirements and safety claims.
  • Scholarly Production: Writing white papers, research proposals, and conference publications to advance the field.

About Waymo LLC

Waymo LLC is a cutting-edge autonomous driving technology company, striving to redefine mobility through its innovative Waymo Driver technology. With a focus on safety and reliability, Waymo aims to enhance transportation accessibility while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities.

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