Safety Software Lead – Architect, Manager

quadric.io

Safety Software Lead certifying Quadric’s edge NPU compiler and SDK for automotive functional safety. Driving ISO 26262 compliance, tool qualification, safety processes, and customer certification support.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeBurlingame • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software functional safety processes in compliance with ISO 26262, focusing on AI compiler stacks like TVM and LLVM. Proven ability to generate safety artifacts and collaborate with automotive customers on system-level certifications.

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ISO 26262 ComplianceAI Compiler Stack ExpertiseSafety Artifact GenerationAutomotive Safety CertificationSecurity Solutions Implementation

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Hard Skills

Software Functional SafetyMISRA-C/C++ ComplianceUnit TestingAutomated TraceabilitySystem-Level SoftwareDrivers DevelopmentFirmware DevelopmentBare-Metal RuntimesSafety-Critical ComplianceSafety-Certified Stacks

Tools & Technologies

JIRAGitHubTVMLLVMMLIROpenXLA

Industry Keywords

ISO 21434ASPICEAUTOSARNPUGPUHigh-Performance CPUAutomotive ApplicationsIndustrial Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end software functional safety process for Quadric’s NPU software stack according to ISO 26262
Ensure safety-critical compliance of the AI compiler stack, including TVM and LLVM backends used for NPU code generation
Define and implement software development processes, including MISRA-C/C++ compliance, unit testing, and automated requirements-to-design-and-test traceability
Generate and maintain safety artifacts, including Safety Manuals, Cybersecurity Capability Reports, and Traceability Matrices using JIRA/GitHub
Oversee qualification of software tools used within the SDK and compiler environment
Collaborate with OEM and Tier-1 automotive customers on safety requirements and documentation for system-level certifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record leading software safety certification for complex semiconductor products, preferably NPUs, GPUs, or high-performance CPUs
Deep understanding of AI compiler stacks, specifically TVM and LLVM; MLIR or OpenXLA experience is a significant plus
Strong familiarity with ISO 21434, ASPICE, and AUTOSAR
Experience with system-level software, including drivers, firmware, and bare-metal runtimes for AI accelerators
Proficiency implementing security solutions and generating safety-certified stacks for automotive and industrial applications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Minimum of eight years of industry experience
Master’s or PhD preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and meaningful equity
Medical, dental, and vision plan options starting on day one
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible paid time off (unlimited, non-accrual)
Company-provided lunches and a stocked kitchen when working in-office
Support for commuting, including monthly parking or Caltrain passes
Collaborative, politics-free environment
Opportunity to build long-term career relationships
Discretionary annual performance bonus as applicable to the role and level