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Field Safety Engineer, Japan / フィールド・セーフティ・エンジニア(日本)

Tokyo, Japan Full-Time Safety 4684

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Field Safety Engineer, Japan / フィールド・セーフティ・エンジニア(日本)

  • 4684
  • On Site
  • Tokyo
  • Safety
  • Full-Time
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Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

The Waymo Safety team works to promote and help to continuously improve the safety of Waymo's fully autonomous driving technology. Our experts develop safety goals and strategies, and conduct safety engineering analyses to ensure safety is being considered throughout the design and development of our vehicles. The team develops and promotes safety strategies and policies for autonomous vehicles for its work with regulatory authorities, lawmakers, law enforcement and public and non-profit organizations. 

Waymo Safety チームは、Waymo の完全自動運転技術の安全性の向上と継続的改善に取り組んでいます。Waymo の専門家は、安全目標と戦略を策定するとともに、安全工学分析を実施し、車両の設計および開発のすべての工程で安全性が考慮されるよう取り組んでいます。チームは、規制当局、立法機関、法執行機関、公共団体、非営利団体と連携するため、自動運転車に関する安全戦略およびポリシーの策定と推進を行っています。

This role is based in Tokyo, reporting to Waymo’s Senior Director, Safety based in California. As Waymo’s first Field Safety Engineer in Japan, you will serve as Waymo’s primary engineering/technical liaison with safety regulators in Japan, working closely with Waymo’s Policy, Legal, and other teams in Japan. You will also work with Waymo’s Field Safety team in the United States to identify and analyze issues that could impact the safety of Waymo’s fleet of autonomous vehicles, with a focus on issues specific to Waymo’s operations in Japan. 

この役職は東京を拠点とし、カリフォルニアを拠点とする Waymo のシニア ディレクター(セーフティ)にレポートします。Waymo の日本における最初のフィールド セーフティ エンジニアとして、日本の Waymo のポリシー、法務、その他のチームと緊密に連携しながら、日本の安全規制当局に対する Waymo の主要なエンジニアリング / 技術連絡窓口として業務を行います。また、米国の Waymo のフィールド セーフティ チームと連携し、日本での Waymo のオペレーションに特有の課題に焦点を当てながら、Waymo の自動運転車フリートの安全性に影響を及ぼす可能性のある問題を特定し、分析します。

You Will / 業務内容

  • Be a native Japanese speaker, also proficient in English / 日本語を母語とし、英語にも堪能であること
  • Serve as Waymo’s primary engineering/technical liaison with automotive and traffic safety regulators in Japan, e.g. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) National Police Agency (NPA), and Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD). You will work with Waymo’s Policy, Legal, and other teams to establish and maintain proactive outreach with these regulators and also respond to requests from regulators. / 国土交通省(MLIT)、警察庁(NPA)、警視庁(TMPD)など、日本の自動車および交通安全規制当局に対する Waymo の主要なエンジニアリング / 技術連絡窓口を務めます。Waymo のポリシー、法務、その他のチームと連携し、これらの規制当局との積極的な連携関係を確立および維持するとともに、規制当局からの要請にも対応します。
  • You will work with Waymo’s Field Safety team in the United States to identify and analyze issues that could impact the safety of Waymo’s fleet of autonomous vehicles, bringing your local Japan perspective to help identify and prioritize issues that could impact Waymo’s operations in Japan. / 米国の Waymo のフィールド セーフティ チームと連携して、Waymo の自動運転車フリートの安全性に影響を及ぼす可能性のある問題を特定して分析するとともに、日本に関する知見を活かして、日本での Waymo のオペレーションに影響する課題を特定し、優先順位付けを行います。

 

You Have / 必須条件

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical degree / 工学、コンピュータ サイエンス、または関連する技術分野の学士号
  • 10+ years of engineering or other technical experience in automotive or another transportation field. / 自動車またはその他の輸送分野における 10 年以上のエンジニアリングまたはその他の技術分野での経験
  • Experience with Japan’s automotive and/or transportation regulatory framework and familiarity with expectations when working with these regulators. / 日本の自動車および / または運輸分野の規制の枠組みに関する経験、ならびにこれらの規制当局と連携する際の期待事項への理解
  • Strong communication and presentation skills in Japanese and the ability to establish and maintain professional presence with regulators in Japan. / 日本語での優れたコミュニケーション能力およびプレゼンテーション能力、ならびに日本の規制当局との専門的な関係を確立し維持できる能力
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with Policy, Legal, Operations, Engineering and other internal teams in Japan and in the United States. / 協調的な姿勢を有し、日本および米国のポリシー、法務、オペレーション、エンジニアリングなどの社内チームと効果的に連携できる能力

 

We Prefer / 歓迎条件

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering or a related technical field / 工学または関連する技術分野の修士号または博士号
  • Experience interacting with automotive and traffic safety regulators. / 自動車および交通安全規制当局とのやり取りの経験
  • Familiarity with autonomous vehicle technology / 自動運転技術に関する知識
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly-scaling company / 急速に成長しているスピード感のある企業での勤務経験

 

 Travel requirements /  出張要件

  • Up to 20% travel (Domestic & International) / 約 20% の出張(国内および海外)

 

We appreciate your interest in Waymo. Waymo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a culture of belonging and maintaining a supportive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and employment decisions are based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and alignment with job requirements and business needs. Waymo does not discriminate against, and prohibits harassment of, any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, family status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. Waymo will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. Waymo is committed to making sure our hiring process is accessible for all candidates. If you need assistance applying for a role or participating in the interview process due to a disability, please let the recruiting team know or email waymo-candidatesupport@google.com. (This email address is intended to be used only for requesting accommodations as part of the application process. Other inquiries will not receive a response.)

Some of our Benefits

Health and wellness

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Waymo, you can enjoy top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, and special wellness programs.

Financial wellness

Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, and lots of other perks and employee discounts.

Flexibility and time off

Take the time you need to relax and recharge. Enjoy the flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year. We support an on-site or hybrid work model and offer remote working opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave. 

Supporting families

When it comes to growing your family or caring for your loved ones, you have our full support. Enhanced leave options include 26 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 18 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Community and personal development

At Waymo, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow, connect, and give back. We offer education reimbursement, personal and professional development, mentorship, and other ways to connect through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), other internal groups, and even time off to volunteer.

Cool perks

Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, and so much more. To support your wellbeing at home, you can enjoy at-home fitness and cooking classes, and more.

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