Senior/Staff System Safety Engineer, Autonomy

About the Company

DiDi's autonomous driving unit was established in 2016 with the mission of developing Level 4 autonomous driving (AD) technology to make transportation safer and more efficient. We are dedicated to advanced AD R&D, product application, and business expansion to build and operate a highly efficient, user-oriented autonomous fleet.

Responsibilities

• Own the safety evaluation and release strategy for unmanned autonomous driving operations
• Design and implement the safety-related systems engineering framework, including requirements and V&V plans
• Conduct systematic assessments of unmanned operational workflows and emergency protocols
• Develop safety evaluation methodologies and quantifiable metrics frameworks
• Serve as the technical lead for safety-related incident review and analysis
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Software, Product, and Operations teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering
• 3-5 years of industry experience in systems engineering, safety engineering, or autonomous systems
• Strong systems thinking and ability to decompose complex safety challenges
• Ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with ambiguous requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in safety-critical autonomous vehicle deployment or large-scale robotic systems
• Background in functional safety (ISO 26262, SOTIF)
• Hands-on experience with safety validation tools or simulation-based V&V
• Proven track record of defining release policies for real-world autonomous systems