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Functional Safety Systems Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026


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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.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform internal safety process audit and assessments across Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group (AECG) 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, IEEC 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.

· Experience with 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.

 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with industry experience.

 

LOCATION:

San Jose, CA

 

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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.

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