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We are seeking a Senior Manager, ADS Safety Case & Global Regulatory Strategy to lead the regulatory development, maintenance, and defense of Rivian’s Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving system (ADS) safety cases. This role sits at the intersection of Regulatory Affairs, Autonomy, Engineering, and Safety, serving as the technical lead for demonstrating the safety performance of our autonomy stack to governmental bodies and global regulators.
As a critical connector between our Autonomy & AI, Vehicle Safety, and Regulatory teams, you will ensure that our safety claims are backed by credible, data-driven evidence. You will demonstrate to regulatory bodies how our hardware, software, and simulation platforms work together to create a scalable and defensible safety argument and that our technology meets the highest standards of technical rigor as we move toward a driverless future.
Why This Role Matters
- Enabling Deployment: By developing credible, evidence-based safety cases supporting governmental approvals, you directly enable the commercialization and deployment of Rivian’s L3/4 autonomous systems on public roads.
- Regulatory Trust: As a primary technical expert for regulators, you build the transparency and trust necessary for Rivian to navigate complex, evolving global approval processes.
- Cross-Functional Rigor: You will work closely with the teams curating the technical evidence across simulation and fleet operations that justifies our safety performance.
- Narrative Development: You will contribute to creating a cohesive safety narrative across our entire ADS hardware and software ecosystem.
Safety Case Development & Strategy
- To support global governmental approvals, own the end-to-end development and maintenance of the regulatory-facing safety cases for Rivian’s autonomous driving systems.
- Synthesize complex technical data from Autonomy, AI, and Systems Engineering into structured, defensible safety arguments.
- Identify and curate safety evidence across hardware, software, and simulation environments to justify the sufficiency of regulatory-facing safety claims.
- Drive the evolution and maintenance of the government-mandated safety cases as the Operational Design Domain (ODD) expands and system capabilities mature.
- Develop and support processes to streamline compliance tracking, ensuring all safety evidence and regulatory requirements are systematically captured and maintained.
Regulatory Engagement & Defense
- Represent Rivian as a safety technical expert in discussions with regulatory agencies and governmental bodies worldwide.
- Prepare comprehensive safety case materials for submissions, formal audits, and external assessments.
- Address technical questions and feedback from regulators, ensuring all findings are resolved with rigorous engineering data.
- Track and influence evolving regulatory expectations for ADS safety case content and technical requirements.
- Support other regulatory initiatives or activities as needed.
Cross-Functional Safety Integration
- Partner with Autonomy & AI, Software, and Vehicle Safety teams to ensure safety claims accurately reflect real-world system behavior.
- Ensure rigorous traceability between identified hazards, safety requirements, mitigations, and the supporting validation evidence.
- Participate in safety impact assessments for design changes, OTA software updates, and new feature launches.
- Guide contributing engineering teams on the technical rigor and documentation standards required for regulatory-grade safety evidence.
Continuous Improvement & Standards
- Apply deep knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and UL 4600 to internal safety processes.
- Contribute to the standardization of the methods for hazard analysis/risk assessment and development of internal frameworks for simulation-based safety validation that meet or exceed global regulatory benchmarks.
- Identify high-value opportunities to automate safety evidence collection and traceability within the engineering lifecycle and to support regulatory filings.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in autonomous driving, ADAS, or complex software-intensive safety-critical systems.
- Experience supporting formal regulatory assessments, audits, or safety approvals with governmental agencies.
- Direct experience developing, maintaining, or reviewing safety cases for Level 3/4 autonomous systems.
- Deep technical knowledge of automotive safety standards, specifically ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and UL 4600.
- Proven expertise in hazard analysis, risk assessment, and safety-critical systems thinking.
- Familiarity with simulation-based safety validation and using fleet data for safety performance monitoring.
- Ability to translate high-level safety goals into granular technical requirements for hardware and software teams.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth engineering environment with frequent software release cycles.
- A collaborative mindset with a track record of building inclusive, cross-functional partnerships.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or a related technical field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a global regulatory role within the EV or autonomous vehicle industry.
- Advanced understanding of AI/Machine Learning safety validation techniques and probabilistic safety arguments.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies applied to safety process design.
- History of active participation in international standards committees or industry working groups focused on ADS safety.
- Prior experience navigating Type Approval and deployment regulations outside of North America (e.g., Europe/UNECE, APAC markets).
We are seeking a Senior Manager, ADS Safety Case & Global Regulatory Strategy to lead the regulatory development, maintenance, and defense of Rivian’s Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving system (ADS) safety cases. This role sits at the intersection of Regulatory Affairs, Autonomy, Engineering, and Safety, serving as the technical lead for demonstrating the safety performance of our autonomy stack to governmental bodies and global regulators.
As a critical connector between our Autonomy & AI, Vehicle Safety, and Regulatory teams, you will ensure that our safety claims are backed by credible, data-driven evidence. You will demonstrate to regulatory bodies how our hardware, software, and simulation platforms work together to create a scalable and defensible safety argument and that our technology meets the highest standards of technical rigor as we move toward a driverless future.
Why This Role Matters
- Enabling Deployment: By developing credible, evidence-based safety cases supporting governmental approvals, you directly enable the commercialization and deployment of Rivian’s L3/4 autonomous systems on public roads.
- Regulatory Trust: As a primary technical expert for regulators, you build the transparency and trust necessary for Rivian to navigate complex, evolving global approval processes.
- Cross-Functional Rigor: You will work closely with the teams curating the technical evidence across simulation and fleet operations that justifies our safety performance.
- Narrative Development: You will contribute to creating a cohesive safety narrative across our entire ADS hardware and software ecosystem.
Safety Case Development & Strategy
- To support global governmental approvals, own the end-to-end development and maintenance of the regulatory-facing safety cases for Rivian’s autonomous driving systems.
- Synthesize complex technical data from Autonomy, AI, and Systems Engineering into structured, defensible safety arguments.
- Identify and curate safety evidence across hardware, software, and simulation environments to justify the sufficiency of regulatory-facing safety claims.
- Drive the evolution and maintenance of the government-mandated safety cases as the Operational Design Domain (ODD) expands and system capabilities mature.
- Develop and support processes to streamline compliance tracking, ensuring all safety evidence and regulatory requirements are systematically captured and maintained.
Regulatory Engagement & Defense
- Represent Rivian as a safety technical expert in discussions with regulatory agencies and governmental bodies worldwide.
- Prepare comprehensive safety case materials for submissions, formal audits, and external assessments.
- Address technical questions and feedback from regulators, ensuring all findings are resolved with rigorous engineering data.
- Track and influence evolving regulatory expectations for ADS safety case content and technical requirements.
- Support other regulatory initiatives or activities as needed.
Cross-Functional Safety Integration
- Partner with Autonomy & AI, Software, and Vehicle Safety teams to ensure safety claims accurately reflect real-world system behavior.
- Ensure rigorous traceability between identified hazards, safety requirements, mitigations, and the supporting validation evidence.
- Participate in safety impact assessments for design changes, OTA software updates, and new feature launches.
- Guide contributing engineering teams on the technical rigor and documentation standards required for regulatory-grade safety evidence.
Continuous Improvement & Standards
- Apply deep knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and UL 4600 to internal safety processes.
- Contribute to the standardization of the methods for hazard analysis/risk assessment and development of internal frameworks for simulation-based safety validation that meet or exceed global regulatory benchmarks.
- Identify high-value opportunities to automate safety evidence collection and traceability within the engineering lifecycle and to support regulatory filings.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in autonomous driving, ADAS, or complex software-intensive safety-critical systems.
- Experience supporting formal regulatory assessments, audits, or safety approvals with governmental agencies.
- Direct experience developing, maintaining, or reviewing safety cases for Level 3/4 autonomous systems.
- Deep technical knowledge of automotive safety standards, specifically ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), and UL 4600.
- Proven expertise in hazard analysis, risk assessment, and safety-critical systems thinking.
- Familiarity with simulation-based safety validation and using fleet data for safety performance monitoring.
- Ability to translate high-level safety goals into granular technical requirements for hardware and software teams.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth engineering environment with frequent software release cycles.
- A collaborative mindset with a track record of building inclusive, cross-functional partnerships.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or a related technical field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a global regulatory role within the EV or autonomous vehicle industry.
- Advanced understanding of AI/Machine Learning safety validation techniques and probabilistic safety arguments.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies applied to safety process design.
- History of active participation in international standards committees or industry working groups focused on ADS safety.
- Prior experience navigating Type Approval and deployment regulations outside of North America (e.g., Europe/UNECE, APAC markets).
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Senior Level Safety Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level safety manager job?
Employers at this level look for professionals who have owned safety programs end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations, managing compliance across multiple sites, and influencing executive stakeholders gives candidates a clear edge. Certifications like CSP or CSHM strengthen your profile, but employers weigh documented outcomes, such as measurable reductions in incident rates, just as heavily.
Which companies hire senior level safety managers?
Companies hiring senior level safety managers right now include Turner Construction Company, AECOM, and Clayco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large industrial operations, construction firms, healthcare systems, and manufacturers where regulatory complexity and workforce scale make experienced safety leadership a operational priority.
Are there remote senior level safety manager jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by industry and scope. About 17% of senior level safety manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid schedules more common than fully remote positions since many roles require periodic site presence for audits, inspections, or incident response across facilities.
What makes a safety manager role senior level?
Senior level safety manager roles are defined by program ownership, not task execution. Professionals at this stage set safety strategy, oversee compliance across complex or multi-site operations, manage teams of safety specialists, and advise leadership on risk exposure. They are accountable for outcomes rather than activities, and they typically mentor mid-level staff while interfacing directly with regulators and senior executives.
Which industries hire the most senior level safety managers?
Senior Level safety manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because their operations involve high-consequence hazards, complex regulatory requirements, and large workforces where experienced safety leadership is critical to both compliance and business continuity.