Functional Safety Engineer – Software/Firmware

United States Digital Space LLC; Karnataka; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an experienced Functional Safety Engineer to lead ISO 26262 compliance for safety-critical software and firmware. You will manage safety analyses, tool qualification, and drive architecture aligned with ASIL-D requirements.

Join a dynamic team delivering safe, reliable automotive software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional groups and assessors to ensure thorough safety validation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in safety-critical software development for automotive domain.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and ensure ISO 26262 compliance throughout software lifecycle.
• Develop and review software architecture for safety requirements.
• Perform safety analyses: FMEA, DFA, FFI, FTA.
• Lead software tool qualification activities.
• Design and develop low-level drivers and firmware for safety-critical apps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and assessors.
• Support safety audits and assessments.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement of safety processes.

Skills

Automotive Safety

ISO 26262

FMEA

DFA

FTA

FFI

Embedded Software

ASIL-D

Software Architecture

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor/Master in EE or CS

Tools

MISRA C

Autosar

Job description

Overview

What you do at the company changes everything. At the company, 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 the company, 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.

Responsibilities

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

• Benefits offered are described: the company benefits at a glance.
• The company does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services.
• The company 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.
• The company may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.
• The company’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.