Automotive Functional Safety Software Manager and Architect

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Qualcomm ADAS/Autonomy team develops optimized solutions leveraging DSP, computer vision, and machine learning algorithms for Qualcomm ADAS/Autonomy SoCs. We are seeking a highly experienced professional to lead functional safety management and architecture at the SoC BSP software level. This role involves: Managing safety compliance for SoC BSP software. Deploying safety processes for developing ISO26262-compliant software. Leading safety-related execution and ensuring adherence to ASPICE and ISO26262 standards. Collaborating with customers, architects, and test/integration teams. Working closely with the Software Quality team to maintain compliance with industry safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of industry experience in embedded software, preferably in the automotive domain.
At least 4 years of hands-on experience with ISO26262 (Part 6).
Strong understanding of functional safety software processes and standards.
Proven experience in safety analysis (FMEA, DFA, FTA).
Expertise in managing safety activities for complex SoC software.
Proficiency in C/C++ programming and RTOS concepts.
Familiarity with BSP software/drivers and SoC hardware.
Experience with SDLC, static/dynamic analysis tools, and code coverage.
Knowledge of ASPICE and ISO26262 quality standards.
Experience in defining software architecture and design for automotive SoCs.
Knowledge of UML/SysML and software architecture tools.
Functional safety certifications or training.
Experience supporting OEMs/customers in functional and system safety concepts.
Passion for software design and programming.
Proven ability to manage multiple customer engagements for safety use cases.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work across geographies.
Demonstrated leadership in safety execution and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Lead functional safety management and architecture for SoC BSP software.
Architect BSP software to meet ISO26262 compliance and safety goals.
Define and implement safety plans, requirements, and architecture for automotive software.
Drive safety analysis activities (FMEA, DFA, FTA).
Ensure compliance with ISO26262 Part 6 and ASPICE processes.
Collaborate with internal teams, partners, and customers to achieve safety objectives.
Oversee software development lifecycle (SDLC) and quality assurance processes.
Utilize tools for static analysis, code coverage, and requirements management.
Leverages expert Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate highly critical embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Analyzes user needs, software requirements, and time and cost constraints to design and customize highly sophisticated software for optimal operational efficiency.
Designs and implements software sub-systems for complex, large-scale products and systems; resolves design, coding, and other technical issues by presenting end-to-end solutions.
Leads design, coding, and testing efforts to ensure that projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
Serves as a technical expert in performing highly complex code reviews, regression tests, and triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
Collaborates with high-level representatives from other functions (e.g., testing group, product group, customers) to integrate plan for software design of a large initiative.
Writes detailed technical documentation for highly complex Software projects; reviews technical documentation for experienced engineers.