Staff Functional Safety Engineer

Arm Limited; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 198,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited in Austin, TX is seeking a Functional Safety Hardware Engineer to define and manage the safety context, lead safety activities, and coordinate with product management and safety assessors on next-generation IP products. The role emphasizes collaboration across a multi-disciplinary team, with responsibilities spanning safety plan development, safety case creation, and safety analysis execution.

The candidate will work on functional safety requirements, participate in safety

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 7+ years in VLSI hardware design, or MS with 5+ years.
• Proficiency in HDL (Verilog/VHDL) and programming languages (C/C++, Python).
• Knowledge of hardware failure modes and safety mechanisms.
• Knowledge of safety-analysis methodologies: FMEA, FMEDA, DFA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety work products (Safety Plan, Safety Case) per methodologies.
• Drive safety analysis activities and produce FMEA/FMEDA/DFA artifacts.
• Lead continual improvement of functional safety practices.
• Define functional safety requirements with product manager.
• Assist project manager with planning, resource estimation, and safety training.
• Support safety assessments alongside the safety lead.

Skills

HDL languages Verilog/VHDL

C/C++

Safety analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 7+ years of VLSI hardware design

MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of VLSI hardware design

Job description

Job Overview:

Arm’s hardware is at the heart of the AI, computing, and connectivity revolution that continues to transform the way people live and businesses operate.As part of our continued growth, we are looking to hire a passionate Functional Safety Hardware Engineer. Based in our office in Austin, TX, you will be working on next generation of IP products in close collaboration with colleagues at our offices around the world.

You will join an expert and motivated team responsible for developing the next generation of Automotive and Industrial IP products. This role coordinates functional safety activities within a project, developing the safety context, leading safety activities, and fostering safety culture while adhering to established methodologies. You will be responsible for acting as liaison for the project to product management, quality management, and safety assessors.

Would you like to be in a creative, multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment, in a role with exciting responsibilities and an opportunity to make an impact on our industry? We would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain one or more functional safety work products such as Safety Plan, Safety Case report, adhering to established methodologies
• Drive safety analysis activities within the team and develop associated work products such as FMEA, FMEDA and DFA
• Develop and deploy continual improvement initiatives to ensure functional safety practices are effective and efficient
• Work with the product manager on establishing functional safety requirements for the product
• Assist the project manager on functional safety activity planning, resource estimation and safety training
• Assist the safety lead during functional safety assessments

Education

• BS in Electrical or Computer engineering or equivalent and 7+ years’ experience in VLSI hardware design, or
• MS in Electrical or Computer engineering and 5+ years’ experience in VLSI hardware design

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in hardware design and development, HDL languages, i.e. Verilog, VHDL and programming languages, i.e. C, C++, Perl, Python
• Knowledge of hardware failure modes and safety mechanisms
• Knowledge and/or application of one or more Safety Analysis methodologies: FMEA, FMEDA, DFA
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• Experience working on functional safety-related development projects applying industry recognized standards, e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508
• Exposure to projects developing safety critical automotive and industrial solutions for AD, ADAS, IVI, Digital Cockpit, Robotics
• Experience with authoring and reviewing technical documentation
• Experience with fault simulation and analysis

In return:You will get to apply your engineering skills to build support for the technologies and influence millions of devices for years to come. You will be able to drive and bring your ideas to a wider group of our leading experts, build your technical leadership and influencing skills and build towards becoming an established and recognized authority within the existing team.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

In Return:

Joining Arm means stepping into a career‑defining opportunity. You’ll occupy a central role in the company’s most critical initiatives. These initiatives build how Arm innovates, scales, and partners globally.

Additional Information

Please note this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship, and therefore the successful candidate must have the right to work in the US without relying on sponsorship by Arm.

10x Mindset at Arm

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Read more about how we bring the 10x mindset to life on the Arm blog. https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Salary Range:

$198,100-$268,000 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Our 10x Mindset

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Use of AI in Your Application

At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [e-mail] so we can support you.

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.