AV Safety Data Engineer

AV Safety Data Engineer

Reference Number: 393004

Published Date: 05/03/2026

Job Type: Temporary

Industry: Architecture and Engineering

Hours: Full Time

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Range: $100-$104/hr. + Benefits

Our client, a leader in autonomous vehicle safety and data analysis, is seeking a dedicated Data Engineer to join their team. As a Data Engineer, you will be supporting the Safety Strategy & Operations department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams, which will align successfully in the organization.

• Develop and maintain miners that identify critical safety events from fleet and simulation data.
• Enhance the accuracy and efficiency of data mining processes using advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Build scalable data pipelines and dashboards to monitor safety signals and key metrics.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to uncover trends, failure modes, and opportunities for vehicle behavior improvements.
• Assess and triage autonomous vehicle events, including system behavior and hardware anomalies, for safety and regulatory concerns.

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related engineering fields.
• 6-8 years of experience working with safety‑critical systems in autonomous vehicles, automotive, or transportation engineering industries.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL programming languages.
• Experience with large datasets and distributed data processing frameworks such as Spark or Databricks.
• Strong data engineering skills, including building maintainable, scalable, and efficient data pipelines.

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge autonomous vehicle safety initiatives.
• Work in a collaborative environment supporting innovative safety solutions.
• Engage with cross‑functional teams and develop your technical expertise.
• Be part of a forward‑thinking organization committed to safety and compliance.
• Access to comprehensive benefits upon completion of the waiting period.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!