Functional Safety Manager

Chips Talk, We Listen 

proteanTecs is a game-changing startup that's giving advanced electronics the power to report on their own health. In a digital world built for autonomous driving, cloud computing, and AI, we depend on computing systems daily. But how can we guarantee their safety, reliability and functionality? proteanTecs is the first-ever company to provide visibility into next-gen chips while they are operating, based on the power of on-chip monitoring, machine learning, and data analytics. 

Here at proteanTecs, you'll be part of a team that's unlocking deep insights to make electronics more reliable, efficient, and high-quality. We're trusted by industry leaders in data centers, automotive, communications, and consumer devices – we work with the world's largest and most notable companies in tech. 

Why proteanTecs is a great place to work: 

• Fast-paced and impactful: We're a mission-driven startup, so you'll tackle new challenges daily, wear many hats, and see your work directly influence the future of electronics. 
• Supportive company culture: Learn from the best. Our 200+ team members are experts in their field with a proven track record of success, and they're committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. 
• International presence: We're a multinational company with a diverse team across multiple locations around the globe. You'll collaborate on projects with international impact, gaining a global perspective of the tech industry. 
• Work with industry leaders: Our solutions are used by the biggest names in tech. You'll be part of the team creating the next generation of groundbreaking products. 
• Cutting-edge playground: We use the latest machine learning, platforms, and tools to push boundaries and achieve breakthroughs. 
• Real-world impact: Our work keeps data centers, cars, and other critical systems running smoothly. Your work will directly contribute to safer, more reliable electronics. 
• We are here for the win: Backed by industry veterans and leading investors, we offer a stable and secure work environment with plenty of room for growth. 

We are looking for an experienced Functional Safety Manager with a background as an SoC architect who will own functional safety for ProteanTecs’ SoC/firmware products and lead ISO 26262 certification activities. You will define safety strategy and architecture, run hazard & risk assessments, produce and manage ISO 26262 artifacts, work closely with HW/FW/SW teams, and coordinate certification with customers and external assessors.

• SoC architect experience — demonstrated hands-on experience designing or leading SoC architecture decisions for complex silicon platforms (CPU subsystems, sensors/telemetry interfaces, firmware interaction). 
• Deep, detailed knowledge of ISO 26262 (all relevant parts for management, concept, HW/SW development, and production), and working experience applying the standard in product development projects. 
• Proven experience leading ISO 26262 certification from planning through audit/assessment and delivery of safety cases and supporting evidence.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in functional safety, safety management, or related roles in semiconductor/automotive/embedded SoC environments. 
• Hands-on experience performing , FMEDA/FMEA, ASIL allocation, safety concept definition, and V&V planning.
• Strong familiarity with tool qualification, safety-related processes and organization-specific safety documentation/templates.
• Excellent stakeholder management, written and verbal communication skills (English), and experience leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with ASIL B or higher certification projects in semiconductor/SoC contexts.
• Knowledge of automotive RTOS/firmware and embedded device constraints (timing, concurrency, resource limits).

• Act as the company’s lead Functional Safety Manager for HW and SW projects across the product line.
• Lead the end-to-end ISO 26262 certification process: define safety plan, own lifecycle activities, prepare and maintain safety case, manage audits and interactions with assessors.
• Translate safety goals into concrete safety concepts and hardware/software architectural requirements, and drive safety-by-design across all disciplines.
• Lead hazard analysis, ASIL allocation, FMEDA/FMEA preparation, and V&V planning and execution; ensure evidence is produced to support certification.
• Define, adopt, and enforce organization-specific rules/processes for functional safety and ensure consistency with proteanTecs’ templates and safety culture.
• Drive tool-qualification decisions and documentation in line with ISO 26262 tool guidance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (HW, FW, SW, QA, Product) and external suppliers/customers to ensure timely delivery of safety artifacts and certification milestones.
• Mentor/coach engineers on ISO 26262 requirements, safety engineering practices, and company safety processes; run trainings and awareness sessions.
• Maintain and evolve company safety documentation (safety plan, templates, checklists), and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.