Staff Software Safety Architect - Linux-based Software Platform

General Motors of Canada; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 298,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks a Staff Software Safety Architect to lead safety initiatives in the development of software for Infotainment and Connectivity systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conducting safety analyses, defining requirements, and ensuring compliance with safety standards for software solutions critical in vehicles.

Benefits

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance programs

GM vehicle discounts

Qualifications

• 7+ years in embedded systems for safety-critical domains.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and functional safety standards.
• Experience in full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop software safety concepts for Linux-based platforms.
• Ensure adherence to GM’s safety standards.
• Lead safety analyses and support teams in testing.

Skills

Embedded systems development

Safety-critical software knowledge

C/C++ programming

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Software, Computer, Control, Mechatronics)

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Mountain View, CA, Austin, TX, or Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

As a member of the Infotainment and Connectivity Software Safety team, the Staff Software Safety Architect leads and supports safety initiatives in all phases of system development (concept, requirements, design, implementation, verification and validation) for software that is core to our Infotainment and Connectivity systems. You will conduct safety analyses and will create safety requirements for components of the software platform (e.g., middleware, platform health diagnostics, Linux OS) and will provide guidance to the software development teams to develop and verify safe platform software solutions for vehicles today and tomorrow.

What You’ll Do

• Develop software safety concepts / Conduct software safety analyses and create safety requirements for Linux-based infrastructure/platform software (e.g., middleware, platform health diagnostics, Linux OS), by collaborating with cross functional teams including GM systems, system safety, and software engineers as well as hardware and software suppliers.
• Ensure that software safety requirements are complete, consistent, and aligned/traceable to system-level safety requirements.
• Support software teams in software design, implementation of safety mechanisms and testing to confirm that safety requirements are met.
• Ensure adherence to GM’s safety standards and software development processes.
• Collaborate with GM system safety to align safety strategies
• Escalate any unresolved safety-related issues and confirm that the resolution process has been followed.
• Lead or contribute to initiatives towards the continuous improvement of the safety and software development processes.
• Interface with corporate and industry experts to stay current in safety processes, methods, and tools.
• Participate in safety assessments, audits, and reviews

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• A minimum of 7 years embedded systems development experience in safety-critical domains (automotive, aerospace, medical, nuclear)
• Demonstrated performance in a position requiring excellent understanding of embedded software implementation details as well as the larger systems picture
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and other functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 62304, or DO-178C
• Embedded Linux development experience
• Full software development lifecycle experience (software requirements, design, coding, verification)
• Proficiency in C/C++ embedded programming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, interfacing with GM engineers and suppliers globally
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience performing or evaluating safety analysis methods such as HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, and STPA
• Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns
• Experience reviewing and/or developing software requirements from system-level requirements
• Multi-core programming and real-time operating system experience.
• Familiarity with automotive systems and with active safety and automated driving systems in particular
• Knowledge of in-vehicle communication networks (CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet)

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Software, Computer, Control, Mechatronics), Computer Science or related field.
• Advanced degrees preferred.

Compensation : The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

• The salary range for this role is 195,000 to 298,000 . The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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