FAQs
What qualifications are required for the Functional Safety Technical Lead position?
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, embedded systems, or a similar field is required.
How many years of experience are necessary for this role?
A minimum of 6+ years of experience in ISO 26262/Functional Safety is required.
What programming languages should candidates be proficient in?
Candidates should have strong proficiency in C and Assembly programming.
Which operating systems should candidates have hands-on experience with?
Candidates should have hands-on experience with QNX and RTOS.
Is experience with multi-threaded and multi-core environments required?
Yes, candidates should have hands-on development experience in multi-threaded and multi-core environments.
What type of architecture experience is necessary for this position?
Experience in ARMv7/v8 architecture and ARM software development is necessary.
Are there any specific debugging tools that candidates should be familiar with?
Yes, candidates should have experience using debugging tools such as JTAG and Trace32.
What is the expected understanding of hardware blocks for this role?
A basic understanding of hardware blocks such as Clocks, PLLs, GPIOs, Interrupt Controllers, Power Management, and various Peripherals (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN/Ethernet/PCIe) is required.
Is knowledge of security concepts necessary for this position?
Yes, knowledge of Software/Hardware Security concepts is necessary.
What language proficiency is required besides technical skills?
Basic proficiency in German (B1) is required.
Will collaboration with other teams be part of the role?
Yes, collaboration with cross-functional teams and engineering is essential for smooth execution of projects.
What types of analyses will the Technical Lead need to perform?
The Technical Lead will need to lead FTA (Fault Tree Analysis), DFA (Design Failure Analysis), FMEDA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis), and DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
Are there any specific safety compliance requirements for this position?
Yes, candidates will need to ensure feature enhancement/customization in platform layers/drivers to meet ASIL Safety compliance in Automotive ADAS.