Principal Manager, Functional Safety

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Austin:
Richardson time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR-2600607
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** Global Foundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, Global Foundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit
** Summary of Role:
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* Title:

Principal Engineer – Functional Safety We are seeking an
** Automotive Safety Engineer
** with expertise in CPU/GPU/DSPs/Network Processors or similar data path dominated IP micro-architecture to ensure our advanced CPU IPs and custom chip solutions meet the highest standards of functional safety for next-generation vehicles.
** Essential*
* ** Responsibilities:**
* ** Lead safety analysis and risk assessment
** for automotive and industrial CPU/IP/Custom SOC products, including microarchitecture-level designs, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262/IEC 61508 and related safety standards.
* ** Collaborate cross-functionally
** with Architecture, Micro-architecture, software, and systems engineering teams to integrate functional safety requirements throughout the product lifecycle—from architecture definition through verification and release.
* ** Develop and document safety requirements, safety plans, and safety cases
** for IP and SoCs targeting safety-critical automotive applications.
* ** Conduct and review detailed safety analyses
** such as FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and dependent failure analysis specifically tailored to CPU and SOC microarchitecture and implementations.
* ** Guide design teams
** in decision making and implementing effective safety mechanisms, redundancy strategies, and error detection/correction mechanisms at the microarchitecture level.
* ** Interface with customers and external assessors
** to address technical queries, support audits, and resolve compliance issues related to automotive functional safety.
* ** Stay current with the latest trends
** in automotive safety, semiconductor design, and microarchitecture innovations, providing technical leadership and mentoring within the safety engineering team.
* ** Build a Safety Team and Competency to drive
** automotive safety in the organization including creating templates, guidelines, process improvements and microarchitecture innovations.
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* Other Responsibilities:

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* · Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
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* Required Qualifications:

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* ** Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field**.
* ** Minimum 7-10 years of experience
** in system, hardware, CPU, SOC development within the automotive semiconductor industry, with a focus on functional safety.
* ** Deep understanding of microarchitecture**, including knowledge of CPU/GPU architectures, bus/interconnect protocols, memory hierarchies, and safety-critical design practices.
* ** Hands on experience**, in Fault analysis, Fault grading, FIT rate assessment, including ability to disposition strategies to overcome the inadequacies in the design
* ** Proven track record with ISO 26262/IEC 61508**:
Experience in applying the standard throughout the development lifecycle, especially at the semiconductor IP and SoC level.
* ** Strong analytical and problem-solving skills**:
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks in complex IP/chip architectures.
* ** Excellent communication and documentation skills**:
Capable of producing clear, comprehensive safety documentation and explaining technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
* ** Collaborative mindset**:
Comfortable working in global, cross-disciplinary teams and engaging directly with customers and partners.
** Preferred*
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* Qualifications:

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* ** Familiarity with relevant EDA tools
** and safety…