Field Safety Engineer, Japan / フィールド・セーフティ・エンジニア（日本）
Core
Primary engineering/technical liaison with Japan's automotive and traffic safety regulators to ensure autonomous vehicle safety compliance and address operational issues.
Role type
Field Safety Engineer (Regulatory Liaison)
Builds
Safety strategies and regulatory compliance for Waymo's autonomous vehicle fleet in Japan
Domain
Autonomous driving technology / Automotive regulation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Regulatory framework expertise, technical analysis, cross-functional collaboration, presentation skills, local market knowledge
Preferred skills
Autonomous vehicle technology knowledge, regulator interaction experience, fast-paced scaling environment experience
Technologies
Autonomous driving systems
Responsibilities
Serve as primary liaison with Japanese safety regulators (MLIT, NPA, TMPD), analyze fleet safety issues with US Field Safety team, establish proactive outreach with regulators, prioritize operational risks specific to Japan
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC