Functional Safety Systems Design Engineer Job Listing at AMD in Austin, TX (Job ID 72305-en-us)

Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  

The Role:

The candidate will be leading internal audit/assessment related to Semiconductor Product development (silicon, embedded system software, Tools and Soft IP) as well as problem investigation and corrective action. 

The Person:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a natural curiosity and a strong investigative mindset. You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and are comfortable navigating ambiguity. Your ability to identify patterns, dig deep into issues, and proactively solve problems sets you apart.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform internal safety process audit and assessments across Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group products. Provide early feedback to the development teams on audit/assessments. Create internal audit and assessment reports.
• Perform confirmation reviews of the safety related work products under development.
• Applies broad understanding of industry standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ISO 13849 and DO-254) to ensure product safety standards are met
• Drive continual improvement activities with cross functional teams to assess, develop, implement, and control product, software, and IP quality processes and procedures.
• Use the corporate Corrective and Preventive Action system to drive root cause determination and implement improvements

• Document, communicate, and provide process guidance on variances from requirements among process owners, stakeholders, and management
• Able to review documents (work products) with patience and carefulness.

• Represents AMD in compliance discussions / audits with registrars for all elements of a functional safety certification

• Works independently to drive compliance to functional safety standards among AMD groups.

• The candidate is expected to communicate effectively and extensively with internal customers, Functional Safety Management and Quality management, effectively for the successful implementation of this job function.
• Travel as required domestically and internationally.

Preferred Experience :

• Experience with SoC development, application development, Software implementation
• Strong knowledge of ISO 26262, IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 functional safety standards and its application to semiconductor products.
• Knowledge of and experience with safety analyses: DFMEA, FMEDA, DFA
• Proven experience in productively engaging with cross-functional global development teams
• Functional safety audit and assessment experience.

• Prior experience as a hardware and/or software development engineer.
• Strong communications skill set (written, verbal and active listening), interpersonal skill set, and attention to detail.

Education:

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.