Staff Functional Safety Engineer, Runtime Software & OS
Description For Staff Functional Safety Engineer, Runtime Software & OS
Latitude AI, a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, is seeking a Staff Functional Safety Engineer for Runtime Software & OS to join their team. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety of their automated driving technology for next-generation Ford vehicles. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of automotive innovation and cutting-edge technology.
As a Staff Functional Safety Engineer, you'll lead functional safety activities across the software organization, translating ISO-26262 requirements into actionable steps for the team. You'll be responsible for designing safety into the system, developing software safety architecture, and creating automated tests to verify software functionality. Your work will directly impact the safety and reliability of Latitude AI's hands-free, eyes-off driver assist system.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system safety, complex software architecture, and embedded systems. You should have experience with safety-related operating systems, automotive functional safety standards, and safety-critical software development processes. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll be collaborating with various teams and translating complex engineering concepts.
Latitude AI offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $186,400 - $279,600 USD, along with comprehensive benefits. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave, unlimited vacation, and various wellness initiatives. The company culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the future of transportation.
Join Latitude AI to work alongside leading experts in machine learning, robotics, and systems engineering. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technology that aims to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for millions of people. If you're passionate about functional safety in autonomous vehicles and want to be at the forefront of this revolutionary field, this role at Latitude AI could be your next career-defining opportunity.
Responsibilities For Staff Functional Safety Engineer, Runtime Software & OS
- Lead functional safety activities across the software organization
- Translate ISO-26262 part 6 requirements into specific actions for the software team
- Build/prototype functional safety software development for safety-critical applications
- Lead software safety architecture development and Runtime on high performance SOCs
- Create, coordinate and track requirements and processes for embedded high-performance software development activities
- Interface with various teams to drive traceability between system-level requirements and software safety specifications
- Create automated unit and integration tests
- Lead safety activities such as qualification of pre-existing software components
- Contribute and support the development of the complete system safety case
- Work with project management on functional safety processes and improvements
Requirements For Staff Functional Safety Engineer, Runtime Software & OS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience)
- Strong record working in the field of system safety as it relates to software design and development
- Strong engineering communication skills
- Experience with complex software architecture and development (C/C++)
- Experience with safety related operating systems (QNX, Autosar) and runtime software environments, as well as Linux
- Proven experience in developing embedded software or robotics software on a resource-constrained compute platform
- Ability to design software components and systems and clearly communicate designs
- Strong ability to quickly understand complex systems and perform systematic software analysis
- Practical experience with systems engineering methods applied to complex software systems
- Knowledge of automotive functional safety standards (ISO-26262 or similar)
- Experience in safety-critical software development processes
- Strong systems engineering fundamentals
- Previous demonstrated experience delivering products following the safety lifecycle
Benefits For Staff Functional Safety Engineer, Runtime Software & OS
- Competitive compensation packages
- High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account with available employer match
- Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
- Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid medical leave
- Unlimited vacation
- 15 paid holidays
- Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks for onsite employees
- Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Adoption/Surrogacy support program
- Backup child and elder care program
- Professional development reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
- Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives
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