Software Quality Lead – Autonomous & Functional Safety Systems

Texas Instruments; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,800,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments (MSP Group) seeks a Software Quality & Functional Safety Lead to unify SQA governance with hands-on safety and cybersecurity assessment across advanced automotive connectivity portfolios.

The role requires expertise in ASPICE, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ISO 21434, and a proven track record mentoring teams, auditing programs, and delivering quality in a globally distributed SDLC.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in Software Quality Assurance in automotive/industrial domains.
• Certified or highly proficient Internal Auditor for ISO 26262 and/or ASPICE.
• Deep knowledge of ASPICE, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ISO 21434.

Responsibilities

• SQA governance and leadership across ASPICE and safety standards.
• Lead Functional Safety lifecycle activities (plans, cases, reviews).
• Drive cybersecurity governance per ISO 21434 and TARA processes.
• Establish baselines, gates, and metrics dashboards for safe software delivery.
• Mentor teams and collaborate with executives to embed quality in SDLC.

Skills

SQA leadership

ASPICE

ISO 26262

ISO 61508

ISO 21434

Functional Safety

Embedded software

V-model

Stakeholder mgmt

Executive comms

Education

Internal Auditor ISO 26262

ASPICE training

Tools

DOORS

Polarion

JIRA

Medini Analyze

CodeBeamer

Job description

At Texas Instruments (MSP Group), we engineer the nervous systems of tomorrow's autonomous vehicles and intelligent industrial platforms. We are seeking a Software Quality & Functional Safety Lead — a strategic, technically deep professional who serves as the organization's ultimate Guardian of Code Integrity.

This is not a conventional QA role. It is a dual-mandate leadership position that combines SQA governance with hands-on Functional Safety and Cybersecurity assessment across TI's most advanced connectivity and processing portfolios.

• SQA Leadership: Define, implement, and continuously evolve Software Quality Assurance frameworks aligned with ASPICE, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and ISO 21434.
• Functional Safety Assessment: Lead safety lifecycle assessments, hazard analyses (HARA), and FMEAs for automotive and industrial-grade software systems.
• Cybersecurity Governance: Drive TARA (Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment) processes in alignment with ISO 21434.
• Process Baselining: Establish organizational baselines, quality gates, and metrics dashboards to accelerate safe, scalable software delivery.
• Internal Auditing: Conduct and lead ASPICE and ISO 26262 internal audits; track findings to closure with development teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with embedded software, systems engineering, and executive leadership to embed quality into every phase of the SDLC.
• Mentorship & Culture: Coach and upskill engineering teams on safety-critical development practices, building a culture of zero-compromise quality.
• Global Standards Representation: Serve as TI's internal subject matter expert in external customer and standards body engagements.

Required Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in Software Quality Assurance within automotive or industrial domains.
• Certified or highly proficient Internal Auditor for ISO 26262 and/or ASPICE.
• Deep working knowledge of ASPICE (Automotive SPICE), ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and ISO 21434.
• Proven experience in Functional Safety lifecycle management (Safety Plans, Safety Cases, Work Product reviews).
• Strong understanding of embedded software development processes and V-model lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in ambiguous, fast-paced, globally distributed environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SOTIF (ISO 21448) for autonomous systems.
• Background in semiconductor or chipset development environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, Polarion, JIRA, Medini Analyze, or CodeBeamer.

What Makes This Role Unique

Hybrid Impact :SQA leadership + Functional Safety + Cybersecurity in one role

Technical Depth: Work on cutting-edge ADAS and industrial connectivity silicon

Strategic Visibility: Direct collaboration with executive leadership

Global Influence: Set the gold standard across TI's worldwide engineering teams