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Operations Safety Engineer

Nuro
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted February 17, 2026
$102k - $153k
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Job Description

An Operations Safety Engineer at Nuro supports the development and implementation of safety management systems and protocols to ensure the safe deployment and scaling of autonomous vehicle technology, working cross-functionally to identify hazards, improve safety processes, and respond to incidents.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Safety Management System (SMS) programs, including Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotion
  • Assist in coordinating the company's Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and ensure timely incident resolution
  • Support the safe deployment of new Operational Design Domains (ODD) by applying SMS activities and engaging stakeholders
  • Identify and assess potential safety hazards to inform product requirements and operational decisions
  • Develop and deliver safety training to the Operations organization to promote safety culture
  • Design and implement safety tools to automate and streamline SMS workflows
  • Collaborate with Data Science to develop and analyze safety metrics for fleet performance monitoring
  • Evaluate safety controls and provide recommendations for operational improvements
  • Serve as part of the on-call emergency response team to support incident management

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $102,230 to $153,350 in Houston, TX or $120,270 to $180,410 in Bay Area, CA
Annual performance bonus
Equity
Competitive benefits package

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