Functional Safety Engineer

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,300 - 74,800; Full time

Job summary

Arm in Cambridge is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to join the GPU Safety team. You will develop safety concepts, analyses and work products for automotive, robotics and other safety-critical applications across the product lifecycle.

Collaborating with architecture, hardware, verification and software teams, you will perform DFMEA, DFA, FTA and FMEDA, maintain safety plans, and help ensure ISO 26262 compliance in ASICs and IPs.

Qualifications

• Experience in RTL design of complex ASICs, IPs or SoCs.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and safety analyses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review functional safety work products in accordance with ISO 26262.
• Create and maintain Safety Plans, Safety Cases, Safety Manuals and related documentation.
• Perform safety analyses including DFMEA, DFA, FTA and FMEDA.
• Support hardware and software teams in deriving and implementing safety requirements.
• Write, review and manage safety requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in Functional Safety audits, assessments and reviews.
• Support tool qualification activities where required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Arm's Functional Safety methodologies and processes.
• Collaborate across multiple engineering teams to ensure safety objectives are successfully achieved.

Skills

Computer architecture

SoC design principles

ISO 26262

RTL design

DFMEA

DFA

FTA

FMEDA

Safety analyses

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

SystemVerilog

UVM

Formal verification

Cadence

Synopsys

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Functional Safety Engineer to join Arm's GPU Safety team. In this role, you will help deliver functional safety solutions for next-generation GPU products targeting automotive, robotics, and other safety-critical applications. Working closely with architecture, hardware development, verification and software teams, you will play a role in the development of safety concepts, safety analyses, and safety work products throughout the product lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with a strong hardware background who are passionate about developing safe, high-quality products and advancing the state of the art in functional safety.

Responsibilities

As a Functional Safety Engineer, you will:

• Develop and review functional safety work products in accordance with ISO 26262.
• Create and maintain Safety Plans, Safety Cases, Safety Manuals and related documentation.
• Perform safety analyses including FMEA, DFA, FTA and FMEDA.
• Support hardware and software teams in deriving and implementing safety requirements.
• Write, review and manage safety requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in Functional Safety audits, assessments and reviews.
• Support tool qualification activities where required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Arm's Functional Safety methodologies and processes.
• Collaborate across multiple engineering teams to ensure safety objectives are successfully achieved.

Required Skills and Experience

• Good understanding of computer architecture and modern SoC design principles.
• Knowledge of functional safety concepts and standards, particularly ISO 26262.
• Experience in RTL design of complex ASICs, IPs or SoCs.
• Experience with safety analysis techniques such as Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Dependent Failure Analysis(DFA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), or FMEDA.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience

• Experience with GPU, CPU or other complex processor architectures.
• Familiarity with verification methodologies including System Verilog, UVM or formal verification.
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g. Cadence or Synopsys).
• Knowledge of requirements management tools such as Jama, DRM or similar.
• Exposure to both hardware and software functional safety development.
• Experience supporting external or internal safety assessments and audits.

Why Join Us

You will work with some of the industry's leading experts in GPU and functional safety technologies, helping shape the future of safety-capable computing platforms used in automotive and other critical markets. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative products while developing deep expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of semiconductor engineering.

Additional Information

Please note that no relocation package is available for this role. If skilled worker sponsorship is required, Arm will meet costs associated with sponsorship for the employer only. All fees associated with the individual’s application e.g. visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

£55,300 - £74,800 per year