Description
We are seeking an accomplished Functional Safety Engineer with extensive experience in embedded systems and a demonstrated track record of delivering ISO 26262-compliant products in safety-critical industries, particularly automotive.
You will lead functional safety activities for embedded software and IP projects, ensuring full compliance with ISO 26262 requirements throughout the development lifecycle. You will develop comprehensive FuSa work products including safety plans, safety analyses (FMEA, FTA, FMEDA), safety requirement specifications, and safety cases that meet certification standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting hazard analysis and risk assessments, defining safety goals and ASIL classifications, and systematically decomposing safety requirements from system level to software and hardware unit level
- Collaborating with R&D teams across Controller, PHY, FPGA, and verification disciplines to integrate functional safety practices into design, implementation, and verification activities
- Coordinating safety reviews and assessments with internal stakeholders and external certification bodies, ensuring readiness for third-party evaluation
- Establishing and maintaining comprehensive traceability of safety requirements across all development artifacts using requirements management tools such as DOORS or Polarion
The impact you will have:
- Enabling Synopsys embedded IP and software solutions to meet rigorous ISO 26262 standards, supporting customer success in automotive and safety-critical applications
- Delivering certification-ready functional safety documentation that reduces compliance risk and accelerates customer time-to-market
- Establishing systematic functional safety practices across R&D organizations, strengthening the safety culture and engineering discipline
- Identifying and mitigating safety risks early in the development process, preventing costly downstream remediation and ensuring product integrity
- Enhancing Synopsys' reputation as a trusted provider of automotive-grade IP through consistent delivery of safety-compliant products
- Supporting the advancement of safety-critical embedded systems that enable autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and mission-critical infrastructure
Requirements:
- BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in functional safety engineering, embedded systems development, or safety-critical software in automotive or comparable industries
- Expert knowledge of ISO 26262 with demonstrated proficiency in parts 4 (system), 6 (software), and 8 (supporting processes)
- Proven track record developing functional safety work products that have successfully passed third-party assessment by certification bodies such as TÜV SÜD or TÜV Rheinland
- Strong technical foundation in embedded software development, including proficiency with C programming, RTOS implementations, and safety-relevant architecture patterns
- Professional certification as a Functional Safety Engineer from a recognized certification body is highly valued
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs.