Software Functional Safety Architect

Job Description

As a Software Functional Safety Architect , part of AMD Functional Safety team, you will be directly impacting the certification of key AMD products, targeting critical AMD growth markets such as digital cockpit and autonomous driving. Your task will be to provide technical leadership for the product line safety function and for its customers. You will perform this in close cooperation with different functional owners within AMD. This challenging role will not only require extensive embedded software architecture and design skills but also a thorough understanding of system safety standards within the automotive and industrial markets. We are seeking a software functional safety architect to join our team that will thrive in a fast-paced work environment, using effective communication, problem-solving and prioritization skills. Individuals that are we'll organized, show great attention to detail, and employ critical thinking are we'll-suited for our team. THE PERSON: This AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) team is looking for a senior level person that can help guide the team, mentor upcoming developers, provide long range strategy, and is willing to jump in to help resolve issues quickly. You are open minded, positive and detail focused as you will be involved in all areas that impact the team including performance, automation, and development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Implementing functional safety engineering tasks as defined in the product safety plan. Supporting in defining and streamlining the functional safety processes according to IEC 61508 and ISO 26262. Performing end to end traceability analysis from requirements to verification and validation tests. Performing software safety analysis using FMEA, FTA and other applicable techniques. Performing software tools analysis according to IEC 61508 and ISO 26262. Participating in national and international functional safety working groups. A powerful desire to learn new skills and understand new features. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Good people skills. Initiative-taking approach to improve AMD s software quality and safety compliance. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 13+ years of Experience with firmware, device drivers and embedded software design, development, and testing. Experience with the ISO 26262 or IEC 61508 functional safety standards focusing on software. Experience with requirements management process with tools like JAMA, DOORS or similar. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: Bachelor s or masters in Computer/Electrical /Electronic Engineering or a closely related field. Individual Functional safety certification (IEC 61508 or ISO 26262) obtained through TUV or Exida. Proficiency in low level C and Assembly programming (x86 or ARM or other RISC architecture). Proficiency in Embedded Linux or another Real Time Operating System (RTOS). PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Exposure to software quality standards Automotive SPICE or CMMI. Exposure to AUTOSAR framework. Exposure to automotive cybersecurity (ISO 21434) or industrial cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443) focusing on software. Exposure to the concept of usage of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning in safety critical systems.