DiDi · 10 hours ago
Staff System Safety Engineer, Autonomy
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$178K/yr - $296K/yr
5+ years expDiDi is dedicated to advanced autonomous driving research and development. They are seeking an experienced Staff System Safety Engineer to lead the safety strategy and deployment readiness of fully autonomous driving systems, ensuring rigorous safety standards while advancing towards commercial deployment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Mobile AppsPublic TransportationRide SharingTransportation
Responsibilities
Own the safety evaluation and release strategy for unmanned autonomous driving operations, defining clear criteria for system release, degradation, and fallback under varying operating conditions
Design, implement, and champion the safety-related systems engineering framework, including safety requirements, system architecture, and Verification & Validation (V&V) plans
Conduct systematic assessments of unmanned operational workflows, emergency protocols, and supporting tools/platforms to ensure safety and operational completeness
Develop and institutionalize safety evaluation methodologies and metrics frameworks, translating safety goals into quantifiable, verifiable, and continuously tracked indicators
Serve as the technical lead for safety-related incident review and analysis during unmanned operations, driving continuous improvements in system design, test coverage, and operational procedures
Collaborate cross-functionally with Software, Product, Operations, and Safety teams to support leadership decisions regarding unmanned deployment, city expansion, and operational scaling
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field
5+ years of industry experience in systems engineering, safety engineering, autonomous systems, or a directly related field
Strong systems thinking with the ability to decompose complex safety challenges and drive practical, scalable solutions
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, influence stakeholders, and take ownership of safety outcomes
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple parallel projects and ambiguous requirements
Preferred
Professional experience in safety-critical autonomous vehicle deployment or large-scale robotic systems operations
Background in functional safety (ISO 26262, SOTIF) or safety assurance of unmanned systems
Hands-on experience with safety validation tools, simulation-based V&V, or operational safety monitoring platforms
Proven track record of defining release policies or safety readiness criteria for real-world autonomous systems
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
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Company
DiDi
Didi is a mobility technology platform that offers ride hailing, taxi hailing, food delivery, and financial services.
10001+ employees
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