Senior Functional Safety Engineer Porto

Overview

Role and Team Overview: Synopsys is a world leader in providing semiconductor IP solutions for the automotive industry and is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer whose primary mandate is to ensure that Synopsys Automotive IPs comply with ISO 26262 and related standards for automotive functional safety and reliability. This position requires interactions with Synopsys’ internal development teams around the globe to ensure conformance to quality, functional safety, and automotive reliability requirements. There is opportunity to interface with Synopsys’ external customers and
- party service providers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform reviews, audits and assessment for Functional Safety as independent reviewer/auditor/assessor.
• Create the documentation, including review/audit/assessment reports and the instructions/guidelines to support customer work (internal customers).
• Apply
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  - class engineering practices and
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  - art methodologies to guarantee safety integrity in line with ISO 26262:2018 and related standards.
• Conduct and review functional safety analyses for hardware, software, or integrated HW-SW products, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 requirements.
• Perform
  - depth technical analyses on project designs to uncover potential bugs or weaknesses in development processes.
• Engage directly with customers to maintain strong relationships, proactively address technical issues, and resolve concerns with professionalism and expertise.
• Manage business discussions and potential escalations, collaborating with higher management while maintaining integrity as an independent Functional Safety reviewer/assessor.
• Continuously learn and apply new knowledge to review, assess, and improve customer projects, driving best practices and continuous improvement.

The Impact You Will Have

• Ensure Synopsys Automotive IPs meet and exceed stringent automotive functional safety and reliability standards, directly supporting leadership in the automotive semiconductor space.
• Drive the successful integration of safety and quality requirements into all phases of product development, resulting in robust, reliable, and
  - leading solutions.
• Build trust and strengthen partnerships with customers by providing expert guidance and technical support in functional safety matters.
• Mitigate risks and safeguard Synopsys’ reputation by identifying and addressing potential design and process vulnerabilities early in the development cycle.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within both internal teams and customer organizations.
• Influence industry best practices by contributing to the evolution of standards, tools, and processes in automotive functional safety.

What You’ll Need

• At least 5 years of
  - on experience in system, hardware (analogue and/or digital), and/or embedded software development, spanning design to verification.
• Proven track record in producing and managing detailed project documentation with full requirements traceability.
• Solid knowledge and practical application of functional safety standards, particularly ISO 26262:2018.
• Experience conducting functional safety analyses for HW, SW, or integrated HW-SW products in compliance with ISO 26262.
• Strong analytical skills for technical evaluation, bug detection, and process improvement in engineering projects.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with customers and manage technical discussions and escalations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are a plus.

Who You Are

• Collaborative team player, comfortable working with diverse global teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering
  - quality results.
• Adaptable and proactive, eager to learn and stay ahead of emerging trends in safety engineering.
• Confident communicator, able to explain complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Diplomatic and professional, able to navigate challenging conversations and maintain positive relationships.
• Driven by integrity, independence, and a passion for continuous improvement.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of

You’ll join a dynamic, globally distributed Functional Safety Engineering team at Synopsys, dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of safety and reliability in automotive semiconductor IP. The team collaborates closely with internal development groups, external customers, and
- party service providers to drive quality, compliance, and customer success across all automotive projects. As a senior member, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping processes, mentoring peers, and championing functional safety excellence.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and
- monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.