Senior Safety Design Software Architect (AV)

TL;DR

Senior Safety Design Software Architect (AV): Lead safety analyses and create runtime safety requirements for AV software stack components with an accent on ensuring alignment with system-level safety and adherence to functional safety standards. Focus on collaborating with engineers and suppliers to verify safe software implementation, resolve safety issues, and improve development processes.

Location: Hybrid in Mountain View/Sunnyvale, California or Warren, Michigan - expected to report to office at least 3 days/week. Travel <25%. Eligible for relocation benefits.

Salary: $170,000–$240,000

Company

hirify.global is advancing autonomous vehicles toward a vision of zero crashes, emissions, and congestion.

What you will do

• Conduct software safety analyses and create runtime safety requirements in collaboration with GM engineers and suppliers.
• Ensure software safety requirements are complete, consistent, and aligned to system-level requirements.
• Support software teams in design, implementation, and testing to meet safety requirements.
• Enforce adherence to GM’s safety and software development processes and escalate unresolved issues.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement of safety and development processes.
• Interface with experts to stay current on safety methods and tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years embedded systems development in safety-critical domains (automotive, aerospace, medical, nuclear)
• Bachelor’s in engineering (Software, Computer, Control, Mechatronics), Computer Science or related.
• Understanding of embedded software details and system-level picture.
• Linux or QNX experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and other safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 62304, DO-178C).
• Full software lifecycle experience (requirements, design, coding, verification).
• Proficiency in C/C++ embedded programming.
• Excellent communication; ability to work independently and in teams globally.

Nice to have

• Advanced degrees.
• Experience with safety analysis (HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, STPA).
• Software architecture and design patterns knowledge.
• Multi-core and RTOS experience.
• Familiarity with automotive/active safety systems and in-vehicle networks (CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet).

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, retirement savings, life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sickness/accident benefits, tuition assistance, employee assistance program.
• GM vehicle discounts and incentive pay based on performance.
• Inclusive workplace focused on belonging and development.