Safety Programs Lead
Lead safety programs and incident response processes at a rapidly growing AI infrastructure company.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 13 hours ago
What you'll build
- Create, manage, audit, document and implement safety processes
- Translate regulatory, safety, engineering, legal, and operational considerations into processes
- Drive safety escalations and safety decisions to closure
- Track and analyze safety performance indicators
- Lead incident response tabletop drills
Must have
- 5-7+ years of experience managing safety systems in highly regulated transportation industries
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Risk Management, or a related field
- Background in operational safety, risk management, or safety assurance
Nice to have
- Experience with autonomous vehicle or ADAS testing and development
- Background in automotive, aviation, or mining safety management systems
- Experience working with global autonomy regulations
Practical constraints
- In-office expectation of 5 days a week
Requirements
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Safety Programs Lead, the individual will oversee and enhance safety programs, manage incident responses, and ensure compliance with global safety regulations. Key skills include a strong background in safety management within regulated transportation sectors, along with the ability to analyze data and implement effective safety processes. This position is suited for someone with 5-7 years of relevant experience, particularly in operational safety or risk management. The role operates within a dedicated safety function at Applied Intuition, a company focused on advancing physical AI across various industries.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 29, 2026. Last confirmed on Applied Intuition's careers page October 1, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Safety Programs Lead role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Sunnyvale.
- How much experience is required?
- 5–7 years of relevant experience for this Safety Programs Lead role.
- Where is the role based?
- Applied Intuition is hiring for this position in Sunnyvale.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Applied Intuition targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Safety Programs Lead role at Applied Intuition.
From the original posting
About the role
As a Safety Programs Lead on the Policy team, you will be responsible for operationalizing, auditing, improving and managing Applied’s safety programs, incidents response process, and internal safety reporting. Operating within an independent safety function, you will provide oversight of safety, identify emerging risks, and ensure that safety processes are consistently applied and defensible within global regulatory frameworks. Applied Intuition is looking for a high-agency individual who can take an ambiguous problem, develop the appropriate solution, align internal partners, and drive the work through execution.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
Create, manage, audit, document and implement safety processes across Applied’s global operations
Translate regulatory, safety, engineering, legal, and operational considerations into processes, standards, playbooks, and decision-making structures
Drive safety escalations and safety decisions to closure, ensuring clear next steps, implementation, and continued compliance
Track and analyze safety performance indicators, trends, and anomalies to validate our safety processes and implement improvements controls
Lead Applied’s response to incident and internal safety reporting; monitor the compliance with and effectiveness of existing processes and proactively identify updates
Lead incident response tabletop drills across Applied’s global footprint
Work with business teams and customers to ensure Applied’s safety programs evolve with new activities and partners
Develop and deliver training programs to drive a strong safety-first mindset across operations
Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and customers to align on safety best practices
We're looking for someone who has:
5-7+ years of experience managing safety systems in highly regulated transportation industries
Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Risk Management, or a related field
Background in operational safety, risk management, or safety assurance within a fleet, logistics, or engineering environment
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and present insights to engineering and management audiences
Demonstrable ability to operate independently and make sound safety judgments
Good understanding of industry-relevant standards and guidelines (e.g., AV, automotive, industrials or similar)
Ability to develop and implement robust safety processes and procedures
Nice to Have:
Experience with autonomous vehicle or ADAS testing and development
Background in automotive, aviation, or mining safety management systems
Experience working with global autonomy regulations (e.g., CA DMV, NHTSA)
Familiarity with automotive systems, electronics, and safety critical systems
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