Lead Software Engineer – Functional Safety

Softdel and Software AG; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Softdel and Software AG seeks a Lead Software Engineer in Pune to steer end-to-end embedded design with a focus on functional safety. You will define safety plans, drive SIL compliance, and interact with certifying bodies to ensure auditable safety artefacts.

The role requires 8–12 years of embedded firmware experience (C/C++) and strong MISRA/C coding standards, MISRA C, CERT C. You will mentor teams and set safety lifecycle documentation.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of embedded firmware development experience in C/C++.
• TÜV IEC 61508 Functional Safety certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end embedded design and development projects.
• Lead safety activities per IEC 61508 across concept, design, implementation, validation and certification.
• Define, maintain, and enforce Safety Plans, Safety Requirements Specifications, and compliance deliverables.
• Drive SIL (1/2/3) compliance for hardware and firmware components.
• Interface with TÜV or third-party certifying bodies for assessments and audits.
• Review architecture for safety-critical hardware including redundancy, diagnostics, watchdogs, and safe-state design.
• Lead safety-related firmware development for microcontrollers and safe communication, CPU diagnostics.
• Ensure firmware follows certifiable coding standards (MISRA C, CERT C, HIS metrics).
• Define diagnostic coverage, watchdog mechanisms, redundancy, and safe-state handling.

Skills

Functional Safety

MISRA C

C/C++

Safety engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or Power Electronics

Tools

PC-Lint

QA-C

CppCheck

Job description

Designation: Lead Software Engineer

Skills: Functional Safety

Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or Power Electronics.

Location:Pune

Experience: 8 - 12 Years

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end embedded design and development projects.
• Lead safety activities as per IEC 61508 across concept, design, implementation, validation, and certification phases.
• Define, maintain, and enforce Safety Plans, Safety Requirements Specifications, and compliance deliverables.
• Drive SIL (1/2/3) compliance activities for hardware and firmware components.
• Interface with TÜV or third-party certifying bodies for assessments and audits.
• Review and guide architecture for safety-critical hardware including redundancy, diagnostics, watchdogs, and safe-state design.
• Support firmware development for safety functions, safe communication, and CPU diagnostics as per SIL requirements.
• Lead the design and development of safety-critical embedded firmware for microcontrollers.
• Ensure firmware is developed following certifiable coding standards (MISRA C, CERT C, HIS metrics).
• Define and implement diagnostic coverage, watchdog mechanisms, redundancy, and safe-state handling.
• Architect firmware modules for:
  • Diagnostics and fault detection mechanisms
  • Redundancy management
  • Safety communication (CRC, watchdog timing, challenge–response mechanisms)
  • Hardware abstraction for safety-critical peripherals
• Perform and review safety-related unit testing, static analysis, and code reviews.
• Conduct FMEDA, FTA, and reliability analysis (MTBF, diagnostic coverage).
• Validate hardware-software interfaces for deterministic and safe behavior.
• Prepare and maintain all safety lifecycle documents:
• Safety Plan
• HARA / Hazard Analysis
• FTA, FMEA, FMEDA
• Safety Requirements Specification (SRS)
• Verification & Validation (V&V) reports
• Safety Case documentation
• Ensure QMS alignment and compliance to IEC 61508 processes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, testing, quality, project management).
• Mentor engineers on functional safety principles, guidelines, and best practices.
• Conduct internal Functional Safety training sessions and audits

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or Power Electronics.

Experience Requirements:

• 8–12 years relevant experience in embedded firmware development (C/C++).
• TÜV certification in IEC 61508 (Functional Safety Engineer, Professional, or Expert).

Preferred Skills & Expertise

Strong understanding of:

• Microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, TI, STM, Renesas, NXP, Infineon)
• Digital/analog hardware interfaces
• Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Modbus, RS485, safety protocols)
• Experience with MISRA C, static code analysis (PC-Lint, QA-C, CppCheck), and safety coding standards.
• Hands-on experience with fault detection techniques, diagnostics, watchdogs, memory protection, and redundancy principles.
• Experience leading FMEA, FMEDA, and safety architecture development.
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Exposure to cybersecurity standards related to industrial and embedded systems (IEC 62443).
• Experience working with third-party safety assessors (TÜV, Exida).
• Prior experience in process improvement, design documentation, and configuration control is an added advantage.

Leadership Skills:

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on quality, innovation, and teamwork.