Staff Systems Engineer, AM&D Partner Integration

Uber

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$198,000–$220,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Aerospace Engineering, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audiovisual, Automotive Automation, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Delivery Driving, Due Diligence, Electrical Engineering, Hardware-Software Integration, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Industry Standards, Leadership, Legal, Mechanical Engineering, Negotiation Skills, Onboarding, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Risk Analysis, Robotics, Safety Compliance, Safety Engineering, Safety Standards, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Traceability, Validation Testing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

5 days ago

**About the Role** In this role, you will be the primary technical lead responsible for evaluating the safety and maturity of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) partners looking to launch on the Uber platform. Your mission is to conduct rigorous technical safety due diligence to ensure that any third-party AV technology meets Uber's safety standards. You will serve as the technical bridge between Uber and our partners, requiring a unique blend of deep systems engineering expertise and world-class external communication skills. This role is on Uber's Autonomous Mobility and Delivery Safety team and reports to the Senior Manager, Systems Engineering, Autonomous Mobility & Delivery Autonomous Mobility & Delivery. **What You Will Do** ---- What You Will Do ---- 1. **Determine Partner Assessment Criteria:** Define and maintain the technical rubrics and safety benchmarks used to evaluate diverse AV stacks. You will tailor these criteria to account for different operational design domains (ODDs) and technology architectures. 2. **Partner Integration Leadership:** Work hand-in-hand with external partner engineering teams and internal engineering teams to ensure their system aligns with our safety expectations. 3. **Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs):** Conduct deep-dive technical reviews of partner systems. You will be responsible for authoring comprehensive Safety Risk Assessments that synthesize complex technical data into clear, actionable feedback for both the partner and Uber's leadership. 4. **Regulatory compliance & system impact:** Partner with policy and regional teams to translate local regulatory requirements into engineering solutions, and perform rigorous safety analyses to evaluate their impact on vehicle systems, user behavior, and operational risk. 5. **Process Improvement:** Continuously evolve Uber's partner onboarding and assessment frameworks. You will identify bottlenecks in the current verification and validation (V&V) pipeline and implement data-driven improvements to make the process more scalable and robust. 6. **Strategic Communication:** Act as the face of Uber's safety engineering team to external partners. You will navigate complex technical negotiations and provide high-stakes verbal and written briefings to cross-functional stakeholders, including Product, Legal, and Policy teams. 7. **Apply AI responsibly:** Evaluate and integrate AI/ML-driven approaches to enhance safety validation and risk identification, while ensuring appropriate oversight, traceability, and compliance with safety standards. ---- Basic Qualifications ---- 1. Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 2. 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a significant focus on complex hardware/software integrations. 3. Proven track record in the Autonomous Vehicle industry, specifically within safety-critical systems. 4. Experience with V&V methodologies and AV industry standards and best practices (e.g., ISO 26262, SOTIF/ISO 21448). 5. Proven experience performing Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) or similar technical due diligence. 6. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of managing high-stakes external technical relationships. ---- Preferred Qualifications ---- 1. Experience with ISO 26262, SOTIF (ISO 21448), and ANSI/UL 4600 standards. 2. Demonstrated ability to navigate global regulatory landscapes and work with internationally distributed teams. 3. Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. 4. Strong analytical skills with the ability to distill complex technical risks into business impact. 5. Ability / experience with AI For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$198,000 per year - USD$220,000 per year. For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$198,000 per year - USD$220,000 per year. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$198,000 per year - USD$220,000 per year. For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://jobs.uber.com/en/benefits. Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb_Y9Bv8-lWDMbpidF2GKXsxzNh11wUUVS7fM1znOfEJsVeA/viewform

About the Company

Uber

We ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion

Good things happen when people can move, whether across town or towards their dreams. Opportunities appear, open up, become reality. What started as a way to tap a button to get a ride has led to billions of moments of human connection as people around the world go all kinds of places in all kinds of ways with the help of our technology.

We’re building something people use every day. From how you get home from work, to how you eat meals, or how you move huge shipments of absolutely anything, the work we contribute moves the world a few steps forward. And that’s one of the best parts about working here—knowing that the work you do helps shape the future.

And getting to that bright future means solving some of the most difficult problems of the present. It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of love, and support from colleagues all over the world. At Uber, we have brought together a world-class collective of problem-solvers. And we all fundamentally understand that tough challenges help us personally grow the most. That’s why we wholeheartedly believe in learning by doing—and that there is no better classroom than real-world experience. Because if it helps you grow, then we all grow. Together.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

2009

WEBSITE

https://www.uber.com/

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