SMTS ASIC Digital Design

MIPS Holding Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking an experienced Functional Safety Engineer to own hardware safety analysis for ARC MIPS processor IP, covering FMEDA, DFMEA, and FTA, with defense of safety arguments to automotive customers and assessors.

You will contribute to SoC-level safety for Custom Silicon programs, shape safety concepts across IP boundaries, and support ISO 26262 assessments in a growing safety-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years ASIC/SoC design or verification experience, with substantial time spent on functional safety.
• Understanding of FMEDA, DFMEA and DFA for complex digital IP.
• Understanding with SoC-level integration and system-level safety concepts.
• Ability to read and analyze RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and reason about microarchitecture — pipelines, caches, register files, memories.
• Understanding of processor architecture, and how safety mechanisms are realized within it.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware safety analysis for processor IP configurations: FMEDA, DFMEA, DFA and FTA, through to external assessment.
• Perform SoC-level safety analysis for Custom Silicon programs: integration of safety elements, system-level FMEDA, and the safety concept at the SoC boundary.
• Analyze dependent failures and freedom from interference across IP boundaries within an SoC.
• Derive and track safety metrics (SPFM, LFM, PMHF) and drive diagnostic coverage improvement together with the STL and verification teams.
• Define and review safety mechanisms at RTL level — ECC, parity, lockstep, register protection, watchdog — and verify they meet the claimed diagnostic coverage.
• Plan and interpret fault injection campaigns, and reconcile fault simulation results against the FMEDA.
• Produce and maintain safety work products: safety manual, safety analysis reports, safety case contributions, and assumptions of use.
• Maintain traceability from safety requirements through design to verification evidence.

Skills

FMEDA/DFMEA

RTL analysis

SoC safety concepts

Debugging

ISO 26262

Communication

Education

Bachelors/Master in EE/CE

Tools

VCS/Verdi

Jama

Python

TCL

VC Z01X

Job description

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role

You will join the Functional Safety & Cyber Security team within GlobalFoundries' IP, Software & Custom Silicon organization, working on safety architecture and safety analysis for our ARC MIPS processor IP. Our processor cores are certified to ISO 26262 and ship inside production automotive systems — radar, ADAS and control applications — at ASIL-B and ASIL-D. You will own the hardware safety analysis for these products, contribute to the design of safety mechanisms, and defend that work in front of automotive customers and third-party assessors. Beyond processor IP, you will also cover safety for Custom Silicon SoC programs, where safety analysis spans multiple IP blocks, their integration, and system-level safety mechanisms. This part of the scope is growing, and you will help shape how we approach SoC-level functional safety.

Essential Responsibilities

• Own hardware safety analysis for processor IP configurations: FMEDA, DFMEA, DFA and FTA, through to external assessment.
• Perform SoC-level safety analysis for Custom Silicon programs: integration of safety elements, system-level FMEDA, and the safety concept at the SoC boundary.
• Analyze dependent failures and freedom from interference across IP boundaries within an SoC.
• Derive and track safety metrics (SPFM, LFM, PMHF) and drive diagnostic coverage improvement together with the STL and verification teams.
• Define and review safety mechanisms at RTL level — ECC, parity, lockstep, register protection, watchdog — and verify they meet the claimed diagnostic coverage.
• Plan and interpret fault injection campaigns, and reconcile fault simulation results against the FMEDA.
• Produce and maintain safety work products: safety manual, safety analysis reports, safety case contributions, and assumptions of use.
• Maintain traceability from safety requirements through design to verification evidence.
• Support ISO 26262 assessments and respond to customer technical questions on safety architecture and analysis.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of ASIC/SoC design or verification experience, with substantial time spent on functional safety.
• Understanding of FMEDA, DFMEA and DFA for complex digital IP.
• Understanding with SoC-level integration and system-level safety concepts.
• Ability to read and analyze RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and reason about microarchitecture — pipelines, caches, register files, memories.
• Understanding of processor architecture, and how safety mechanisms are realized within it.
• Familiarity with synthesis and DFT results as inputs to safety analysis (area back-annotation, test coverage).
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, autonomy, and the ability to run several activities in parallel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Functional safety certification or formal training (ISO 26262 / IEC 61508).
• Experience as a Safety Element out of Context (SEooC) supplier, or integrating SEooC IP into an SoC safety concept.
• Fault simulation tooling (VC Z01X or equivalent) — we will train you on our specific flow.
• Scripting and automation (Python, TCL) — our FMEDA flow is script-driven.
• Simulation and debug tools (VCS, Verdi); FPGA design flow.
• Requirements management tooling (Jama) and safety traceability practice.
• Low-power design and UPF.
• ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity, or IEC 61508 in industrial applications.
• Experience with automotive tier-one customers.
• RISC-V architecture.

Expected Salary Range

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

Accommodation & Equal Opportunity

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre‑employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.

Company Culture

We shape what's essential At GlobalFoundries you will find a vibrant work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our diverse and global team shares a culture of respect and inclusivity, representing the best in the industry. We celebrate success together and are united by our dedication to excellence and our desire to improve and empower the world.