Functional Safety Manager Jobs

PlusAI

Location:
United States, Santa Clara

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

160000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Plus is looking for a functional safety manager specializing in vehicle embedded control software systems. In this role, you will directly influence how our autonomous system achieves higher levels of autonomy with robustness and industry leading safety. You will be responsible for collecting and analyzing customer requirements and defining the functional safety goals for the autonomous system. You will conduct various safety reviews, evaluating the design robustness across the defined operating scenarios and conditions that our trucks can encounter. Additionally, this role interacts with various engineering teams to maintain interfaces and refine requirements for software systems.

Job Responsibility:

Work in coordination with global engineering teams to define vehicle-level self-driving requirements
Define system reliability and robustness requirements for the autonomous ECU, sensor set and electrical interfaces
Conduct Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment (HARA) reviews of autonomous systems/features
Conduct Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) reviews of autonomous systems/features
Work with a data infrastructure team to identify operational data to quantify real world performance
You will be in a customer facing role, representing Plus for interactions with OEMs
Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements

Requirements:

Degree in CS, ME, EE, Mechatronics or related field
Proficiency in English
3+ years experience developing safety critical embedded systems
5+ years experience in automotive systems development or similar
Understanding of automotive software development process
Extensive knowledge of ISO-26262 Automotive Functional Safety
Experience conducting safety reviews and analysis (HARA, FTA, FMEA, FMEDA etc.)
Working knowledge of ISO-21448 Safety of the Intended Function
Working knowledge of UL4600 Evaluation of Autonomous Safety

Nice to have:

Experience designing automotive electrical and electronics
Experience with a structured requirements management systems such as Jama / Polarion / DOORS

What we offer:

Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field
Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development
Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages
Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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