Nuro · 19 hours ago
Operations Safety Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
2+ years expNuro is a self-driving technology company focused on making autonomy accessible to everyone. They are seeking an Operations Safety Engineer to support the development and integration of the Operations Safety program and Safety Management System into their Autonomous Operations programs, working cross-functionally to ensure safe and efficient scaling of their technology.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of core Safety Management System (SMS) programs, including Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotion
Support the company-wide Emergency Response Plan (ERP), coordinating cross-functional response and ensuring timely resolution
Support the safe deployment of new Operational Design Domains (ODD) for vehicle platforms by applying SMS activities and engaging with key stakeholders
Proactively identify and assess potential safety hazards for operations, utilizing structured methodologies to inform product requirements and operational decisions
Develop and deliver training on safety programs across the Operations organization to cultivate a strong knowledge base and safety culture
Design and implement safety tools to automate and streamline SMS workflows, ensuring seamless and efficient operations
Collaborate with Data Science to develop and analyze safety metrics to monitor fleet-wide performance
Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented safety controls and provide actionable recommendations to promote ongoing operational excellence
Serve as a member of the on-call emergency response team, supporting rapid response and effective incident management for all of Nuro’s operational locations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, or a related technical field
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in transportation safety, safety engineering, autonomous safety, or related domains
Experience in conducting safety risk assessment for operational or technical systems
Experience leading cross-functional programs involving multiple disciplines
Strong technical writing skills within safety or operational environments
Willingness to support in an on-call emergency response rotation, including support outside of standard business hours
Preferred
Direct experience in the autonomous vehicle (AV) or transportation industry
Demonstrated ability to support new or maturing SMS programs across complex, cross-functional environments
Hands-on experience supporting incident investigations and root cause analysis with measurable closure of corrective and preventive actions
Certifications or other relevant training in incident management
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Equity
Competitive benefits package
Company
Nuro
Nuro is a robotics company specializing in the development of autonomous driving technologies.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.34BKey Investors
Disney AcceleratorTiger Global ManagementT. Rowe Price
2025-08-21Series E· $97M
2025-04-09Series E· $106M
2024-04-06Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Jiajun Zhu
Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Dave Ferguson
Co-Founder
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