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Field Safety Engineer, UK

WaymoLondon, England, United KingdomSafety (7GB)
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Salary
£135K — £142K GBP
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 10+ yrs
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Waymo is hiring a Field Safety Engineer in London to serve as the primary technical liaison with UK regulators for its autonomous driving operations. This full-time position is suited for an experienced technical professional with a background in the automotive or transportation sector.

Role Overview

The Field Safety Engineer position operates in London, England, reporting to the Head of Field Safety, Europe. The role focuses on managing post-deployment safety, engaging with UK authorities, and analyzing safety issues affecting the autonomous vehicle fleet.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the main post-deployment safety liaison with UK automotive and traffic safety regulators, such as the Vehicle Certification Agency and Transport for London, while collaborating with internal policy and legal departments
Partner with the United States Field Safety team to pinpoint and evaluate potential safety matters affecting the autonomous fleet, incorporating a local UK perspective
Function as the lead for field safety issues that impact operations within the United Kingdom
Participate in regular shifts for a 24/7 Safety on-call rotation to support incident response capabilities

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical degree
Minimum of 10 years of engineering or technical experience within the automotive or transportation industry
Knowledge of the UK transportation and automotive regulatory framework alongside familiarity with regulator expectations
Collaborative approach to working across engineering, legal, policy, and operations teams internationally
Strong communication and presentation abilities to maintain a professional standing with UK regulators
Willingness to occasionally work evening hours to coordinate with the US-based safety team

Nice to Have

Master of Science or Ph.D. in engineering or a related technical discipline
Prior experience engaging directly with traffic safety and automotive regulators
Understanding of autonomous vehicle technology
Background in a rapidly scaling, fast-paced corporate environment
Knowledge of Safety Management Systems, Safety Cases, or UNECE Automated Driving System regulations

Skills and Tools

Safety Management Systems
Safety Case frameworks
UNECE Automated Driving System regulations

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range of £135,000 to £142,000 GBP per year
Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program
Participation in an equity incentive plan
Comprehensive company benefits program

About the Company

Waymo operates as an autonomous driving technology organization with the goal of creating a trusted driver system. Originating in 2009 as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, the enterprise develops the Waymo Driver to enhance mobility access and reduce traffic accidents.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

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Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

What is the salary range for the Field Safety Engineer role?

The expected base salary range is £135,000 to £142,000 GBP.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 10+ years of engineering or other technical experience in automotive or another transportation field.

What educational qualifications are needed?

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical degree is required.

Does the role involve shift work?

Yes, the role requires participation in regular shifts as part of a 24/7 Safety on-call rotation.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Waymo careers page.

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