Senior Director Functional Safety
Location
Austin, TX
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-27
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers in functional safety for new product development.
- Define and develop functional safety architecture and management practices.
- Spearhead the roadmap definition and technology development of IP and reuse assets.
- Champion customer support and enablement activities related to functional safety.
- Drive alignment on best practices for functional safety product development.
- Forge collaborative partnerships for new capabilities and opportunities.
- Oversee the development of new capabilities, including the use of AI in functional safety.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of technical experience in functional safety, chip design, and electronic system design.
- Experience in systems, hardware, and software engineering.
- Knowledge of automotive or industrial markets from a functional safety perspective.
- 5+ years of experience leading a team with multiple focus topics.
- 5+ years of experience leading a globally-dispersed team of managers.
- Strong organizational leadership and execution skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
