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SafeWorld
Safety testing and simulation for robots that work around people
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Open roles at SafeWorld
7 positions we're tracking, re-checked daily
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ML + Simulation Engineer
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Machine Learning Software Engineer
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Full Stack Software Engineer (browser scenario builder)
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Functional Safety Engineer
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Solutions Engineer
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Founding Marketer
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Founding Business Development
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What SafeWorld is building
SafeWorld is an evaluation platform for robots that operate around people. Instead of waiting for the one-in-a-million event to happen on a warehouse floor, teams build scenarios in the browser and run high-fidelity simulations with realistic human motion. The goal is to find failure modes and put a number on risk before deployment. The core idea comes from Ding Zhao's 17 years of autonomous-vehicle safety research. You can't drive or operate your way to statistical confidence, because the dangerous cases are rare by definition. So you generate the rare-but-critical scenarios on purpose, and combine simulation with physical testing (Zhao calls it hybrid sim-to-real) so the results hold up in the real world. The customer list shows where it's going: automotive OEMs, warehouse automation and medical devices. These are industries where someone eventually has to sign a safety case. Anyware Robotics' CEO Thomas Tang described it as 'a scalable way to test challenging scenarios.'
Why this matters
Physical AI is moving from demos to deployment next to people: warehouse pickers, humanoids, surgical assistants. Learned policies don't come with the deterministic guarantees that classical functional-safety processes assume. Self-driving faced this problem first, and Zhao's lab worked on it there. SafeWorld bets the same scenario-based evaluation playbook becomes required infrastructure for every robotics company before regulators and insurers start demanding it. The 'Functional Safety Engineer' opening shows they plan to connect ML evaluation to the existing safety-standards world.
Investors: Shine Capital & a16z Speedrun (co-leads), Box Group, Carnegie Mellon University Endowment, Innovation Endeavors, SV Angel, Ovo Fund, Valkyrie, Zelda Ventures, Alpha Square Group, Founders Future, Brave Capital, Angels: founders/execs from Nvidia, Google DeepMind, Waymo, Meta, DoorDash, Generalist, Dyna, Together AI and Salesforce
Hiring outlook
Careers page lists seven full-time openings (ML Software Engineer, Full Stack Software Engineer, ML + Simulation Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Functional Safety Engineer, Founding Marketer, Founding Business Development) plus research internships, on a six-person team that just raised $12.2M.
Working at SafeWorld
SafeWorld is a AI company based in Palo Alto, USA. For a AI company this size, the reality is opportunity to shape your role based on the company stage.
Most SafeWorld jobs are based in Palo Alto, USA.
How to actually get hired at SafeWorld
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
SafeWorld has an ATS but the real pipeline is referrals → sourced → recruiter picks → cold apps. You can still get through, but know where you stand.
Who to contact at SafeWorld
- Who decides
- the hiring manager
- Best channel
- LinkedIn or direct email
What to show them
Map the 20 warehouse-automation and humanoid companies most likely to need a third-party safety case in the next year, with the specific standard or customer requirement pushing each one.
A cold email that works at SafeWorld
What SafeWorld screens for
A CMU endowment check and angels from Waymo, DeepMind, Nvidia and Generalist mean the people who ship autonomy want this layer to exist. Shine and a16z Speedrun co-leading a $12.2M seed into a six-person team is a bet on a rare mix: a world-class safety researcher plus two operators who have already built and sold a company together (Kyle and Simo, Pixlee). With seven open roles on six people, more than half of the company hasn't been hired yet.
Don't send a generic CV to SafeWorld. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Don't make these mistakes
Ding Zhao has spent 17 years on 'how do we know an autonomous system is safe enough to operate around people?' Don't treat robot safety as a new concern you just discovered, and don't open with sci-fi 'AI risk.' Kyle is a repeat founder who ran StartX, so he's read every generic 'passionate about robotics' email there is. Simo was Pixlee's first hire and spent five years on Salesforce Einstein security, so vague infra claims without numbers won't land.
Mistakes that kill SafeWorld applications
At people, a copy-paste CV is immediately obvious. It's an instant no.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. SafeWorld is focused on Physical AI is moving from demos to deployment next to people: warehouse pickers, humanoids, surgical assistants — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median AI application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
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The SafeWorld interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for SafeWorld. What follows is the typical process for a -person AI company, so treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
- 1
Recruiter Screen
Phone or video · 30 min
What it testsBasic qualification and logisticsUsually run byRecruiter or HR - 2
Hiring Manager Interview
Video call · 45 min
What it testsRole fit and experience deep-diveUsually run byHiring manager - 3
Technical/Functional Round
Video call · 60 min
What it testsSkills assessment and problem-solvingUsually run byTeam members - 4
Final Round
In-person or video · 60 min
What it testsCulture fit and cross-functional alignmentUsually run bySenior leadership
SafeWorld take-home assignment
SafeWorld includes a take-home exercise in their interview process. For AI roles, this typically involves a practical problem that takes 2-4 hours. Focus on clean, working code over premature optimization. They're evaluating how you think and communicate, not just the solution.
SafeWorld interview timeline
At 14 days, SafeWorld's process is about average than typical for AI (14 days at this size).
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SafeWorld jobs, frequently asked questions
How many jobs does SafeWorld have open?
SafeWorld currently has 7 open roles, last verified October 7, 2026.
Does SafeWorld hire remotely?
SafeWorld doesn't have remote openings at the moment. All roles are in Palo Alto, USA.
What roles is SafeWorld hiring for?
SafeWorld is hiring across Engineering, Marketing, Product. The most recent opening is ML + Simulation Engineer.
How do I apply for a job at SafeWorld?
Apply directly through the links above, or read our guide on how to actually get hired at SafeWorld.
Does SafeWorld respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for SafeWorld.
Who is the hiring manager at SafeWorld?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager.
How competitive is it to get hired at SafeWorld?
Expect 100-250 applicants in the first two weeks for AI roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
How many rounds is the SafeWorld interview?
4 stages: Recruiter Screen, Hiring Manager Interview, Technical/Functional Round, Final Round.
Is the SafeWorld interview hard?
It concentrates on technical depth and system design rather than abstract puzzles. The stage candidates find hardest is Technical Interview.
Does SafeWorld give a take-home task?
Yes, SafeWorld includes a take-home assignment.
How long does SafeWorld take to get back to you?
Around 14 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the SafeWorld interview?
Prepare for technical depth and system design. A -person startup wants proof you can ship, not that you can whiteboard.
Where is SafeWorld based?
SafeWorld is headquartered in Palo Alto, USA.
Get SafeWorld roles before they're posted
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
From $5.99/week, cancel any time.
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- +2h+2hrole spotted & verified1
- +4h+4hyou get the alert1
- day 3day 3you've applied~8
- day 7+day 7+hits the job boards250+
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