Functional Safety Engineer – Software/Firmware

AMD; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Bengaluru seeks an experienced MTS Software System Design Engineer to drive automotive functional safety across the software lifecycle. The role focuses on ISO 26262 compliance, safety analyses, and development of safety-critical embedded software and firmware for AI and data-center related applications.

The candidate will lead safety activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and interface with assessors, contributing to continuous improvement of safety processes and

Qualifications

• Define, manage, and maintain software safety requirements per ISO 26262.
• Develop and review software architecture to meet functional safety requirements.
• Perform and support safety analyses (FMEA, DFA, FFI, FTA).
• Ensure ISO 26262 software development processes and work products are followed.
• Lead and support software tool qualification activities.
• SW static analysis and MISRA C compliance for safe software design.
• Create test specifications to meet code coverage goals.
• Design and develop low-level drivers, embedded software, and firmware for safety-critical applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement safety mechanisms and goals.
• Interface with functional safety assessors and support safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Define, manage, and maintain software safety requirements in ISO 26262 context.
• Create and review software architecture to satisfy safety requirements.
• Perform safety analyses including FMEA, DFA, FFI, FTA and support audits.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 26262 software processes and deliverables.
• Lead tool qualification initiatives and evaluate safety tooling.
• Guarantee MISRA C compliance and conduct static analysis.
• Develop low-level drivers and embedded firmware for safety-critical systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement safety features and mechanisms.
• Provide root‑cause analysis and resolve complex software issues.

Skills

ISO 26262

FMEA

DFA

FFI

FTA

MISRA C

Embedded C

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor or Master in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

MTS SOFTWARE SYSTEM DESIGN ENGINEER

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Functional Safety Engineer with strong expertise in Automotive Functional Safety (ISO 26262) to drive the development of safety-critical software and firmware solutions. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements management, software architecture, safety analysis, tool qualification, and assessment support.

The Person

Your curiosity will drive your learning and innovation to improve how we as a group, and an organization, can get better every day. Your peers will provide you a results-oriented and encouraging environment for your career growth, fueling your opportunity to be a part of Delighting Our Customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, manage, and maintain software safety requirements in compliance with ISO 26262.
• Develop and review software architecture and design to ensure adherence to functional safety requirements.
• Perform and support safety analyses, including:
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA)
• Freedom from Interference (FFI) analysis
• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 software development processes and work products.
• Lead and support software tool qualification activities.
• SW Static analysis, MISRA C compliance & SW design to meet complexity metric
• Could able to create test specification to meet SW code coverage
• Design and develop low-level drivers, embedded software, and firmware for safety-critical applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement safety mechanisms and achieve safety goals.
• Interface with internal and external functional safety assessors and support safety audits and assessments.
• Drive root cause analysis, debugging, and resolution of complex software and system issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of functional safety processes, methodologies, and best practices

Preferred Experience

• 10+ yrs of Experience in Automotive SoCs, Safety Islands, Drivers, BSP, or Firmware development.
• Knowledge of ASPICE and safety-critical software development methodologies.
• Experience with safety assessments and audits for up to ASIL-D compliant products.
• Having TUV Functional Safety certification
• Strong knowledge of Automotive Functional Safety (ISO 26262).
• Proven experience in safety-critical software development and embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with safety analyses such as FMEA, DFA, FFI, and FTA.
• Experience in software tool qualification and confidence evaluation.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design, and requirements management.
• Experience in low-level driver and firmware development.
• Familiarity with automotive software development processes and standards.
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with experience working with assessors, customers, and cross-functional teams.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.