Remote - US Remote (Country) Employment $143,000 - $171,600 USD

Torc is hiring a Safety Strategy Lead

About the Role

This position leads the creation and implementation of comprehensive safety strategies, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies across all phases of development and deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and execution of safety frameworks for complex systems
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate safety into product development
  • Develop safety performance metrics and reporting mechanisms
  • Ensure compliance with national and international safety regulations
  • Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Oversee incident investigations and drive corrective actions
  • Maintain safety documentation and audit readiness
  • Engage with external regulators and certification bodies
  • Support safety training programs for technical and non-technical staff
  • Advocate for safety culture across departments
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for safety implications
  • Coordinate with operations to align safety protocols with field performance
  • Lead cross-functional safety review boards
  • Monitor safety trends and implement proactive improvements
  • Ensure safety considerations are included in system architecture
  • Guide third-party safety audits and certifications
  • Develop safety validation plans for new features
  • Work with legal and compliance teams on liability and risk management
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety standards and best practices
  • Support incident preparedness and emergency response planning
  • Facilitate safety communication across global teams
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety processes
  • Evaluate supplier and partner safety performance
  • Ensure scalability of safety practices with organizational growth
  • Promote data-driven decision-making in safety initiatives

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling

Team

Part of the safety and compliance division within engineering and operations

Why This Role Matters

Safety is foundational to the success of advanced technology deployment. This role ensures that safety is embedded in every stage of development and operation, protecting people, systems, and public trust.

Growth and Impact

You will shape the future of safety in emerging technologies, setting standards that influence product design and operational practices across the organization.

Available for qualified candidates

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A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc is now part of the Daimler family and is focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.
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