Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled software engineer to join our team, focusing on Functional Safety Software Development. In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and verification of software that meets the safety standards for embedded and real-time systems. You will collaborate with multi-functional teams to develop robust, scalable, and certifiable solutions that power next-generation safety-critical products.

It would also be desirable if you have experience with media, graphics or imaging flows and driver/middleware stack development.

This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact by working on projects that directly affect safety in the automotive sector!

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software components that meet functional safety requirements (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
• Work to bring function safety to existing code.
• Develop and maintain documentation to support safety certification and compliance audits.
• Collaborate with safety engineers, hardware teams, and software architects to define software safety requirements and architectures.
• Support software integration, verification, and validation processes in safety-critical systems.
• Contribute to process improvements and tooling for safety-focused software development workflows

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong proficiency in C development, particularly in embedded or system-level programming.
• Well-versed in functional safety principles, including hazard analysis, safety goals, and ASIL decomposition.
• Motivation and ability to work on frontend tasks using JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with safety standards such as ISO 26262 or IEC 61508.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience

• Experience with safety analysis tools and methods (e.g., FMEA, FMEDA, fault injection).
• Knowledge of MISRA C/C++ or other safety-related coding standards.
• Background in developing software for automotive, aerospace, or industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with safety certification processes and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of media, imaging or rendering pipelines.

In Return

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of any characteristic.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.