Staff Compute & Controls Systems Engineer
Core
Define traceable computing requirements, drive functional safety analyses (FMEDA/FMEA), and ensure fail-safe operation for compute and control systems in autonomous vehicles.
Role type
Staff Compute & Controls Systems Engineer (Advanced Hardware Engineering)
Builds
Compute platforms and control modules for fully autonomous vehicle fleets
Domain
Autonomous vehicles / Robotics / Automotive safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems-level design, Functional safety analysis (ISO 26262, ISO 21448), FMEDA/FMEA, Requirements engineering, Root cause analysis, Hardware architecture tradeoffs, Verification and Validation planning
Preferred skills
PhD in technical field, High-assurance compute/GPU experience, AI model knowledge (perception/planning), Sensor interface design, Hazard analysis
Technologies
x86, ARM, I2C, UART, SPI, CAN, LIN, USB, GMSL, FPD-Link
Responsibilities
Define traceable computing requirements from product goals, Analyze tradeoffs to converge on compute architecture, Create and maintain system design documentation, Lead sign-off of compute and autonomy systems, Conduct System FMEA and failure mode analysis, Support Root Cause Analysis for safety-related field failures
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
