Functional Safety Software Engineer/ Lead in Palo Alto

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFunctional Safety Software Engineer/ Lead
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary technical resource and subject matter expert for software development teams on functional safety principles, ISO 26262 compliance, and best practices for RTOS and microcontroller safety.
• Derive robust technical safety requirements for RTOS and microcontroller-level software.
• Review and provide critical feedback on software safety architectures and designs, ensuring they effectively mitigate risks related to RTOS configurations, scheduling, memory protection, and microcontroller-specific safety features (e.g., Watchdog Timers, ECC, MPU, Self-Test Libraries).
• Define, improve, and evangelize functional safety processes and guidelines for software development, including coding standards (e.g., MISRA C/C++), static analysis rules, and test methodologies.
• Guide teams in developing comprehensive verification and validation strategies, including unit, integration, and system-level testing, with a focus on fault injection and robustness testing for safety-critical software.

• Evaluate, select, and support the qualification of development and testing tools (e.g., compilers, debuggers, static analysis tools) for use in safety-critical software environments.

 
Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 3 years specifically focused on functional safety in automotive or similar safety-critical domains (Automotive ).
• Demonstrated expertise in applying the ISO 26262 standard (or IEC 61508) throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Extensive experience with RTOS concepts, architecture, and configuration in a safety-critical context.
• Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M/R, AURIX, PowerPC) and their integrated safety mechanisms.
• Proven experience in a supportive or lead role, guiding other engineers or teams on technical and process aspects of functional safety.
• Strong background in C/C++ programming for embedded systems, with an ability to review and provide expert feedback on code quality and safety aspects.
• In-depth knowledge of embedded hardware and software interfaces.
• Familiarity with debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, Lauterbach TRACE32) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Expertise with static code analysis tools (e.g., Polyspace, QAC) and dynamic analysis techniques as applied to safety-critical software.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).

Estimated Min Rate: $80.00
Estimated Max Rate: $100.00

What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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Company Website: https://www.yoh.com/Company DescriptionFounded in 1940, Yoh operates from 75 locations throughout North America and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Yoh was the nation’s first technology staffing firm. As a business unit of Day & Zimmermann, Yoh has a flourishing global footprint, as our parent company operates from more than 150 worldwide locations.\r\nCompany Website: https://www.yoh.com/

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