Principal Safety Lead at Abridge

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Autonomous Vehicles, RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

Significant (5+ years) professional experience in safety-critical systems (e.g., automotive, aerospace, robotics, or autonomous vehicles)
Proven experience in a leadership or management role, building and mentoring technical teams
Strong expertise in functional safety (ISO 26262) and SOTIF (ISO 21448)
Experience developing and delivering a "Safety Case" for a complex, novel system
Familiarity and practical experience with safety analysis methodologies (e.g., HARA, FMEA, FTA, HAZOP)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Computer, Electrical, Mechanical), Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
Flexible and creative thinker, capable of "out-of-the-box" problem-solving in a fast-paced, novel field
Authorized to work in the U.S. (no relocation sponsorship or remote work options available)

Responsibilities

Develop, own, and execute the comprehensive system safety strategy for Avride's autonomous vehicles
Lead and mentor a team of safety engineers, fostering a world-class safety culture across the organization
Direct all safety-related activities, including hazard analysis (HARA), FMEA, FTA, and the development of the overall Safety Case
Ensure and demonstrate compliance with key safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ISO 21448/SOTIF)
Define and manage safety requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept to deployment
Define, track, and report on key Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) to monitor and continuously improve system safety
Collaborate closely with engineering teams (such as Planning, Perception, Control, and Hardware) to ensure safety is designed into the system from the ground up
Oversee all safety verification and validation (V&V) activities, including simulation and real-world testing
Lead safety-critical incident response, investigation, and analysis
Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, certification agencies, and external safety auditors

Skills

ISO 26262

ISO 21448

SOTIF

HARA

FMEA

FTA

Safety Case

Hazard Analysis

Safety Requirements

Safety Performance Indicators

V&V

Autonomous Vehicles

Abridge

AI platform for clinical documentation automation

About Abridge

Abridge provides a platform that changes how medical conversations are documented in healthcare settings. Its main product allows healthcare providers to record patient visits, which are then transformed into organized clinical documents. This helps doctors and other healthcare professionals save time on paperwork, allowing them to concentrate more on caring for their patients. Abridge stands out from its competitors by focusing specifically on the needs of healthcare providers, payers, and pharmaceutical companies, offering a solution that improves both documentation efficiency and patient outcomes. The goal of Abridge is to enhance the quality of patient care while making the documentation process easier for healthcare professionals.

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$201.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Equity

Flexible Spending (FSA) & Health Savings (HSA) Accounts

Learning and Development budget

401k Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible working hours

Home Office Budget

Sabbatical Leave

Risks

Rapid expansion may strain Abridge's resources and affect service quality.

Integration challenges with EHR systems could disrupt workflows and data consistency.

Data privacy concerns in AI applications may lead to regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Abridge transforms medical conversations into actionable clinical documentation using AI.

The platform supports over 28 languages and 50+ medical specialties.

Abridge's integration with EMR systems enhances clinician efficiency and patient care.

Upsides

Abridge's partnership with Mayo Clinic expands its reach to over 1 million patients.

The $150 million Series C funding accelerates AI technology development and integration.

Abridge's multilingual capabilities improve communication in diverse patient populations.

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