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Functional Safety Architect

San Jose, California, United StatesFull-time$149k–$215k2026-07-17 → 2026-11-14
Based in United States

Core

Lead functional safety activities and own device safety architecture for next-generation semiconductor devices across Avionics, Space, Defense, Automotive, and Industrial markets.

Role type

Senior Functional Safety Architect

Builds

Safety-rated semiconductor devices and IP sub-blocks

Domain

Semiconductor / Functional Safety

Required skills

Safety analyses (FTA, FMEA, DFA), Safety architecture techniques (lockstep, ECC, watchdogs), ASIL/SIL decomposition, Fault tolerance, Diagnostics coverage, Safety requirement specifications, Safety V&V strategy, Safety case documentation, ISO 26262/IEC 61508 compliance

Preferred skills

RTL coding and simulation, SoC architecture engagement, Functional Safety Management (SC3/ASIL D), Safety document creation

Technologies

SysML, FMEA/FMEDA, FTA, HAZOP, Jama

Responsibilities

Architect new safety concepts and mechanisms, Perform safety analyses against CCF/CF, Define safety architecture techniques, Review and write safety requirement specifications, Guide teams on ASIL/SIL decomposition, Review hardware/software safety designs, Collaborate on safety V&V strategy, Ensure achievement of diagnostic coverage metrics, Document defensible safety case evidences, Perform safety manager role on projects, Support systematic capability activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC