ML/AI Safety Engineer - AD/ADAS Systems
Woven by Toyota
Software Engineering, Data Science
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
USD 140k-230k / year
Posted on Oct 23, 2025
Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.
Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.
TEAM
Product IntegrityWe are the first-line of defense for safety + security + quality of AD/ADAS software at Woven by Toyota. Partnering with feature, systems, safety, cybersecurity and machine-learning teams, we turn prototypes into production-intent, standards-compliant software that can be trusted on public roads. Our mandate flows directly from Woven’s commitment to “zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.”
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
An ML/AI safety engineer who can shepherd ML/AI technology inside the AD/ADAS software to mass production. This is an individual contributor role with wide cross-functional visibility. You translate ML/AI-related hazards into concrete safety requirements, architectures, and evidence considering both data and architecture aspects of our ML models. You guide teams through each step of ML/AI technology functional safety development as per ISO 8800 and ISO 21448 assuring collaborative environment and acting as a sleeves-rolled-up partner.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead ISO 8800 deployment within AD/ADAS, making sure it is aligned with industry standards and regulations on functional safety.
- Specify, develop, and review ML-related safety requirements across ML/AI technology including ML models, datasets, ML workflows and infrastructure.
- Design documentation, test plans, and ensure bidirectional traceability between work products at different development stages for the ML/AI technology.
- Own the safety management for the ML models, compile safety manuals, curate evidence, perform periodic gap analyses, manage improvement plans, and present results periodically to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Mentor developers on safety culture, specifically with regards to the ML/AI technology domain.
- Facilitate safety design reviews and tool-qualification strategies.
- Collaborate with Quality, Cybersecurity and Functional Safety Subject Matter Experts to ensure consistent, cohesive, audit-ready releases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, EE, ME or related discipline.
- 5+ years in safety-critical automotive applications or production development.
- 2+ years of ML/AI safety experience.
- Professional level at ISO 26262, and practical ISO 21448 / ISO 8800 deployment.
- Demonstrated ownership of ML-models software development lifecycle (requirements, design, testing).
- Skilled with RMS, TMS tools (JAMA, JIRA, etc.).
- Strong communication and presentation skills across multi-cultural teams and cross-functional domains.
NICE TO HAVES
- Functional Safety Professional or AI Safety Professional certification (TUV/UL or equivalent).
- Experience in in-vehicle functional safety (ISO 26262).
- ASPICE Process Expert / Provisional Assessor or equivalent.
- Japanese language proficiency or experience working with Japanese OEM/Tier-1 partners.
For positions based in Palo Alto, CA, the base pay for this position ranges from $140,000- $230,000 a year.
Your base salary is one part of your total compensation. We offer a base salary, short term and long term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. The total compensation offered to an employee will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and level.
WHAT WE OFFER
We are committed to creating a modern work environment that supports our employees and their loved ones. We offer many options of the best programs to allow you to do your most meaningful work and to help you shape the future of mobility.
・Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage
・A rewarding 401k program
・Flexible vacation policy
・Family planning and care benefits
Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
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