Functional Safety Expert

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Functional Safety Expert to lead and support safety engineering activities across the product development lifecycle, with a strong focus on ADAS functional safety,SOTIF, safety analysis, andcustomer-facing project execution.

In this role, you will work closely with OEM customers, project teams, and cross-functional engineering stakeholders to driveISO 21448 and ISO 26262-compliant safety activities, develop key safety work products, and support successful project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interactions with OEM customers and drive execution ofSOTIF and functional safety plan throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop functional safety, technical safety, and SOTIF-related requirements at the system, hardware, and software levels.
• Perform safety analyses includingFMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and DFA to identify risks and support compliance objectives.
• Review design and development artifacts to identify safety risks and define appropriate mitigation plans.
• Drive corefunctional safety and SOTIF lifecycle activities, including hazard analysis and risk assessment, safety planning, concept development, requirements engineering, verification, validation, and safety analysis.
• Engage and influence customer-side program and engineering stakeholders to align on safety expectations and project deliverables.
• Support customer visits, project status reviews, and reporting activities, while contributing to project acquisition discussions.
• Support the establishment ofDIA, safety plans, safety concepts, FMEDA, hardware and software safety requirements, safety assessments, and safety audits for new projects.
• Coach, mentor, and support project teams on functional safety methods, processes, and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• 6–10 years of experience in functional safety engineering, preferably within the ADAS domain.
• Strong knowledge ofISO 21448 (SOTIF) and ISO 26262, with hands-on experience applying safety processes and developing key safety work products.
• Proven experience in developing functional safety, technical safety, and SOTIF-related requirements at the system, hardware, and software levels.
• Hands-on experience performing safety analyses such as HARA, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, and DFA.
• Strong experience in managing the safety lifecycle, including safety planning, concept development, evaluation, and risk mitigation.
• Experience supporting safety assessments, safety audits, DIA activities, and safety plan establishment for new projects.
• Strong customer-facing experience, including OEM interfacing, project reviews, reporting, and acquisition support.
• Ability to engage and influence customer-side stakeholders, including program and engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, training, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with related automotive standards and development frameworks such as ISO 21434, ASPICE, and broader ADAS verification and validation practices.
• Familiarity with Safe AI automotive standard ofISO 8800
• Exposure to advanced technologies, includingGenAI, to support automation in safety methods and engineering processes.
• Relevant functional safety or SOTIF training, certifications, or assessment experience would be an advantage.

B.E

8-12 years