Automotive Functional Safety Architect – Silicon (SoC/NPU/AI Accelerators)

Axelera AI is seeking an Automotive Functional Safety Architect – Silicon (SoC/NPU/AI Accelerators) to define and lead the safety architecture of their AI chip. This is a critical technical leadership role focused on semiconductor-level functional safety, requiring hands-on experience with hardware and RTL teams to embed fault-tolerant features. The role involves collaborating with external partners and customers, representing Axelera AI’s safety strategy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor functional safety, specifically within ISO 26262-compliant silicon development (ASIL B–D).
• Strong hands-on expertise in hardware-level safety architecture, RTL fault detection, and diagnostic mechanism design.
• Proficiency in safety analysis methods such as FMEDA, HARA, FTA, and DFA.
• Experience interacting with functional safety assessors and certification bodies.
• Familiarity with SoC design workflows, verification flows, and embedded safety IP.
• Strong communication skills to lead external technical discussions.
• Experience using safety tooling such as Medini Analyze, Ansys, or proprietary FMEDA tools.

Benefits

• Pension plan
• Extensive employee insurances
• Company share options