Sr. Safety Design Software Architect - AV

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Safety Design Software Architect to join our Software Safety team in the Autonomous Vehicles (AV) organization. As a member of the AV Software Safety team, the Safety Design Software Architect leads and supports safety initiatives in all phases of system development (concept, requirements, design, implementation, verification and validation) for software that is core to our AV systems. You will conduct safety analyses and create runtime safety requirements for components of the AV software stack and will provide guidance to the software development teams to develop and verify safe software solutions for our future vehicles.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Conduct software safety analyses and create runtime safety requirements by collaborating with GM systems and software engineers as well as hardware and software suppliers.

• Ensure that software safety requirements are complete, consistent, and aligned to system-level safety requirements.

• Support software teams in software design, implementation and testing to confirm that safety requirements are met.

• Ensure adherence to GM’s safety and software development processes.

• Escalate any unresolved safety-related issues and confirm that the resolution process has been followed.

• Lead or contribute to initiatives towards the continuous improvement of the safety and software development processes.

• Interface with corporate and industry experts to stay current in safety processes, methods, and tools.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• A minimum of 5 years of embedded systems development experience in safety-critical domains (automotive, aerospace, medical, nuclear)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Software, Computer, Control, Mechatronics) , Computer Science or related field.

• Demonstrated performance in a position requiring excellent understanding of embedded software implementation details as well as the larger systems picture

• Linux or QNX Experience

• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and other functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 62304, or DO-178C

• Full software development lifecycle experience (software requirements, design, coding, verification)

• Proficiency in C/C++ embedded programming.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, interfacing with GM engineers and suppliers globally

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Advanced degrees preferred.

• Experience performing or evaluating safety analysis methods such as HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, and STPA

• Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns

• Experience reviewing and/or developing software requirements from system-level requirements

• Multi-core programming and real-time operating system experience.

• Familiarity with automotive systems and with active safety and automated driving systems in particular

• Knowledge of in-vehicle communication networks (CAN, FlexRay, LIN, Ethernet)

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.   

• The salary range for this role: is $170,000  to $240,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.  

• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.  

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. 

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