Lead Safety Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Lead Safety Engineer (Robotics): Defining and leading the product safety strategy for general-purpose robotics with an accent on regulatory strategy, systems engineering, and risk management. Focus on developing system-level hazard analyses, translating safety requirements into product architecture, and ensuring compliance with global robotics safety standards.

Location: Must be based in San Francisco, CA (in office 4 days per week). Relocation assistance available.

Salary: $342,000 – $468,000 + Equity

Company

hirify.global is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.

What you will do

• Define and lead the product safety strategy for robotic systems throughout the entire development lifecycle.
• Partner with engineering teams to translate safety requirements into product architecture, design decisions, and engineering requirements.
• Develop and maintain system-level hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety cases using HARA and FMEA processes.
• Monitor and influence emerging regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and policy developments for autonomous systems.
• Collaborate with legal, policy, and leadership teams to assess regulatory risks and inform long-term product strategy.
• Represent the company in discussions with standards bodies, regulators, and external safety experts.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in product safety, functional safety, or systems safety specifically within the robotics domain.
• Experience with safety and regulatory frameworks such as ISO 10218, ISO 13849, IEC 61508, ISO 12100, or ANSI/RIA standards.
• Experience developing hazard analyses, risk assessments, and certification strategies for complex electromechanical systems.
• Must be based in San Francisco, CA or be able to relocate.

Nice to have

• Experience working directly with regulators, standards organizations, or certification bodies.
• Familiarity with safety-critical technologies in automotive, aerospace, or medical device industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings.
• Relocation assistance for new employees.
• Collaborative environment integrating cutting-edge hardware and software.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and valuing diverse perspectives.