Embedded Functional Safety, Sr Engineer - 18342
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Synopsys scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description and Requirements
We Are
Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.
You Are
You are an accomplished Functional Safety Engineer with extensive experience in embedded systems and a demonstrated track record of delivering ISO 26262-compliant products in safety-critical industries, particularly automotive. Your expertise encompasses the complete spectrum of functional safety work products-from safety plans and hazard analyses through FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, safety requirements decomposition, and safety case development. With a strong foundation in embedded software engineering, you possess the technical depth to effectively bridge safety concepts with firmware implementation, device drivers, and real-time operating systems.
You have successfully managed functional safety projects from initial hazard analysis and risk assessment through safety goal definition, ASIL determination, and final safety assessment. Your approach to documentation is methodical and thorough, ensuring traceability and audit-readiness. As a skilled communicator and collaborative professional, you work effectively across R&D, verification, and systems engineering teams. You are comfortable with occasional travel to support global collaboration and customer engagement.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead functional safety activities for embedded software and IP projects, ensuring full compliance with ISO 26262 requirements throughout the development lifecycle
- Develop comprehensive FuSa work products including safety plans, safety analyses (FMEA, FTA, FMEDA), safety requirement specifications, and safety cases that meet certification standards
- Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments, define safety goals and ASIL classifications, and systematically decompose safety requirements from system level to software and hardware unit level
- Collaborate with R&D teams across Controller, PHY, FPGA, and verification disciplines to integrate functional safety practices into design, implementation, and verification activities
- Coordinate safety reviews and assessments with internal stakeholders and external certification bodies, ensuring readiness for third-party evaluation
- Establish and maintain comprehensive traceability of safety requirements across all development artifacts using requirements management tools such as DOORS or Polarion
The Impact You Will Have
- Enable Synopsys embedded IP and software solutions to meet rigorous ISO 26262 standards, supporting customer success in automotive and safety-critical applications
- Deliver certification-ready functional safety documentation that reduces compliance risk and accelerates customer time-to-market
- Establish systematic functional safety practices across R&D organizations, strengthening the safety culture and engineering discipline
- Identify and mitigate safety risks early in the development process, preventing costly downstream remediation and ensuring product integrity
- Enhance Synopsys' reputation as a trusted provider of automotive-grade IP through consistent delivery of safety-compliant products
- Support the advancement of safety-critical embedded systems that enable autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and mission-critical infrastructure
What You'll Need
- BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in functional safety engineering, embedded systems development, or safety-critical software in automotive or comparable industries
- Expert knowledge of ISO 26262 with demonstrated proficiency in parts 4 (system), 6 (software), and 8 (supporting processes)
- Proven track record developing functional safety work products that have successfully passed third-party assessment by certification bodies such as TÜV SÜD or TÜV Rheinland
- Strong technical foundation in embedded software development, including proficiency with C programming, RTOS implementations, and safety-relevant architecture patterns
- Professional certification as a Functional Safety Engineer from a recognized certification body is highly valued
Who You Are
- You communicate complex technical and safety concepts clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats, producing documentation that meets professional certification standards
- You approach functional safety engineering with meticulous attention to detail and a systematic methodology that ensures completeness and traceability
- You collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, building productive working relationships with engineers, managers, and external assessors
- You maintain current knowledge of evolving safety standards and industry best practices through continuous professional development
- You are prepared to undertake short-term travel as needed to support global team collaboration and customer engagement
The Team You'll Be Part Of
You will join a dynamic and collaborative team focused on delivering Functional Safety excellence across Synopsys' embedded IP and software portfolio. Our team works closely with various R&D departments to ensure that safety is built into every layer-from architecture to implementation to verification-driving innovation and compliance in our products. We value teamwork, rigor, and a shared passion for building technology that can be trusted in the most safety-critical applications.
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.
At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.