Safety Standards Compliance Lead

Core responsibilities:

• Lead the creation, updating, and enforcement of comprehensive compliance policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices
• Plan and execute regular internal audits, assessments, and gap analyses to evaluate compliance effectiveness and identify areas of non-compliance
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with non-compliance, developing risk registers and implementing corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records of compliance activities and prepare comprehensive reports on program effectiveness for leadership

This role helps ensure Waymo's autonomous driving technology meets the highest safety standards, contributing to the company's mission of improving access to mobility while saving thousands of lives lost to traffic crashes.

Required qualifications:

• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and managing compliance programs (minimum 10 years), with strong preference for automotive OEM experience with type approval and homologation requirements
• Demonstrated experience in leading documentation, operationalization, and process improvement within a technical or safety-critical compliance domain
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate compliance requirements, train employees, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Project management skills to manage compliance initiatives, track progress, and meet deadlines

Compensation and benefits:

• Base salary range: $230,000 - $292,000 USD
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Equity incentive plan
• Generous company benefits program