Functional Safety (FuSa) Engineer

Lyte; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible vacation

Collaborative environment

Cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Lyte, based in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to drive safety across silicon, hardware and software for perception systems used in safety-critical robotics and automation.

You will own safety work products from concept through certification, lead ISO 26262 activities, develop analyses and safety cases, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust safety mechanisms.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years in functional safety for automotive, industrial, or robotics systems.
• Working knowledge of ISO 26262 and/or IEC 61508.
• Experience with safety analyses (HARA, FMEA, FMEDA, FTA).
• Ability to derive and manage safety requirements across hardware and software.
• Strong systems thinking and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional safety activities per ISO 26262 across the product lifecycle.
• Develop safety concepts, HARA, FMEA/FMEDA, FTA, and safety cases.
• Define safety requirements and allocate them across silicon, hardware, and software.
• Collaborate with design teams to implement safety mechanisms and achieve diagnostic coverage.
• Support safety validation, verification, and audits.
• Maintain safety work products and documentation for certification.
• Interface with assessors and customers on safety compliance.

Skills

Functional safety

ISO 26262

HARA

FMEA/FMEDA

FTA

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware-software requirements

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Job description

About Lyte

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai

About Lyte

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai

About The Role

• We are seeking a Functional Safety (FuSa) Engineer to drive safety across our silicon, hardware, and software for perception systems deployed in safety-critical robotics and automation. You will own safety work products from concept through certification.

What You'll Do

• Lead functional safety activities per ISO 26262 (and related standards) across the product lifecycle
• Develop safety concepts, HARA, FMEA/FMEDA, FTA, and safety cases
• Define safety requirements and allocate them across silicon, hardware, and software
• Collaborate with design teams to implement safety mechanisms and achieve diagnostic coverage
• Support safety validation, verification, and audits
• Maintain safety work products and documentation for certification
• Interface with assessors and customers on safety compliance

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years in functional safety for automotive, industrial, or robotics systems
• Working knowledge of ISO 26262 and/or IEC 61508
• Experience with safety analyses (HARA, FMEA, FMEDA, FTA)
• Ability to derive and manage safety requirements across hardware and software
• Strong systems thinking and cross-functional collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• ASIL-D hardware or software development experience
• Semiconductor/SoC safety (safety island, diagnostics, lockstep) experience
• SOTIF (ISO 21448) and/or cybersecurity (ISO 21434) awareness
• Certified Functional Safety Engineer (or equivalent)
• Robotics, LiDAR, or autonomous systems background

Benefits

(subject to location and local regulations)

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible vacation and time-off policy
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team

The Pay Range For This Role Is

150,000 - 260,000 USD per year(Bay Area, CA)