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Functional Safety Engineer, Software

Kodiak
Location
Mountain View, CA
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Systems Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in software, electrical, mechanical or other related engineering
  • Experience with functional safety assessment, preferably at the vehicle component level
  • Applied ISO26262 standard to guide the safety case
  • Good communication skills with a collaborative approach
  • Proactive problem solver with hands-on experience
  • Experience with Part 4, 6, 8 and 9 of ISO 26262
Nice to have
  • Knowledge of C++ and Matlab
What the job really is

As a Functional Safety Software Engineer at Kodiak Robotics, you will be responsible for developing and managing safety cases for autonomous vehicles, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 standards. Your day-to-day tasks will include facilitating software safety work products, reviewing safety requirements and architectural designs, developing test plans, and performing safety analyses. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will be crucial to assess compliance and drive evidence development among teams.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
  • Dog-friendly office with free catered lunch and fully stocked kitchen
  • Free EV charging
  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role involves compliance with strict safety standards which may add pressure
  • The company uses AI tools for initial application screening, which may affect candidate experience
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