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Senior Systems & Safety Engineer – AI/ML

Gatik AI
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Safety & Systems
Salary
$160,000- $220,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, or related field
  • 6+ years in systems/safety engineering or autonomous systems
  • At least 3 years focused on AI/ML safety
  • Deep working knowledge of ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO/PAS 8800, UL 4600, and ISO 26262
  • Strong understanding of sensor modalities (LiDAR, Radar, Cameras, IMUs) and their failure modes in adverse conditions
Nice to have
  • Track record of taking a machine-learning-based L4 autonomous vehicle system to driverless commercial deployment
  • Direct experience with data generation/curation tools, active learning, and automated edge-case extraction pipelines
What the job really is

As a Senior Systems & Safety Engineer for AI/ML at Gatik, you will work on ensuring the safety of autonomous vehicles by implementing safety standards and frameworks, designing safety monitors, and conducting risk analyses. Your role will involve bridging deep learning algorithms with safety engineering, focusing on the functional safety of AI components in driverless operations. This position requires onsite presence in Santa Clara, CA, five days a week.

Benefits
  • Salary Range - $160,000- $220,000
Things to weigh
  • Onsite work required 5 days a week
  • Focus on safety engineering may limit exposure to other areas of AI/ML development
  • Role heavily emphasizes compliance with specific safety standards
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