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Principal Safety Engineer

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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We are looking for a Principal Safety Engineer to join our Autonomous Driving team in Europe. You will play a critical role in ensuring the safety integrity of our Level 4 automated driving systems, working across the full stack - from system architecture to regulatory approval - to bring safe autonomous mobility to real-world deployment.

Job Responsibility

  • Own and maintain the system-level safety case for the ADS, covering ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO/SAE 21434 and more
  • Lead hazard analysis (HARA), ODD definition, and safety architecture across different products
  • Define and drive verification and validation strategies for different deployments
  • Establish and govern safety processes, including safety reviews, KPIs, and release approvals to fleet
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g. UN WP.29, EU AV legislation) and support type approval readiness
  • Collaborate across teams to embed safety principles into system design, development, and deployment

Requirements

  • Extensive experience (10-12+ years) in automotive, robotics, or aerospace systems engineering, including leadership in safety-critical domains
  • Strong expertise in functional safety (ISO 26262), SOTIF (ISO 21448), and automotive cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)
  • Proven track record delivering safety cases and supporting certification or type approval for complex systems
  • Deep understanding of autonomous driving system architecture (perception, sensor fusion, planning, control)
  • Proven record or familiarity with Safety conformity of end to end based Autonomous drive. e.g ISO/PAS 8800
  • Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, Polarion, Codebeamer, or similar requirements and safety tooling
  • At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone

Nice to have

  • Proven record or familiarity with Safety conformity of end to end based Autonomous drive. e.g ISO/PAS 8800
  • Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, Polarion, Codebeamer, or similar requirements and safety tooling

What we offer

  • Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work
  • Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork
  • Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks
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