Senior Systems Safety Engineer – AD/ADAS Systems

Woven Planet

Senior safety engineer turning AD/ADAS safety goals into production-ready, standards-compliant automotive software for Woven by Toyota. Defining safety mechanisms, verification strategies, and Safety Case evidence for zero-accident mobility.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeTokyo • 🇯🇵 JapanSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safety-critical automotive systems, focusing on safety requirements allocation, implementation of safety mechanisms, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in ISO 26262 and SOTIF, with strong skills in safety verification and risk assessment.

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ISO 26262 ExpertiseSafety Mechanism ImplementationSafety Verification StrategiesC/C++ ProficiencyHIL Testing Experience

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Hard Skills

Safety Requirement AllocationSafety Case EvidenceFMEA/FMEDAFTAEmbedded Software FundamentalsPython for AnalysisAutomotive InterfacesDiagnostics and RedundancyTiming/Resource BudgetsAcceptance Criteria Definition

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CommunicationInfluenceDocumentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

HIL TestingVehicle TestingSafety ArchitectureSystems Engineering

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical SystemsAutomotiveAerospaceProduction EnvironmentSafety KPIs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Allocate safety requirements from system to software component, defining interfaces, state machines, timing/resource budgets, and acceptance criteria
Define and guide implementation of safety mechanisms including diagnostics, redundancy, watchdogs, plausibility checks, safety-envelope monitors, degraded modes, and safe states
Partner with V&V on safety verification strategies across unit, integration, system, HIL, and vehicle testing
Derive objective pass/fail criteria and safety KPIs and ensure complete Safety Case evidence
Contribute evidence and risk assessments to the Safety Case and present rationale to stakeholders and auditors
Lead or participate in FMEA/FMEDA, FTA, interface hazard reviews, and resource/timing analyses
Collaborate with Safety Architecture, Systems Engineering, ML Safety, and Cybersecurity teams
Drive change-impact analysis for CRs, deviations, and waivers across releases
Conduct focused reviews of requirements, designs, and test plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, EE, ME, or related discipline
5+ years in safety-critical automotive or aerospace systems in a production environment
Demonstrated ownership of technical safety concepts and requirement allocations deployed to production ECUs
Deep practical experience with ISO 26262, especially Parts 3–6
Familiarity with SOTIF (ISO 21448)
Hands-on collaboration with V&V, including HIL/vehicle test design, coverage tactics, and KPI definition
Working knowledge of embedded software fundamentals
C/C++ reading proficiency
Python for analysis/prototyping
Knowledge of automotive interfaces such as CAN and SOME/IP
Excellent cross-functional communication, influence, and documentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary - Based on experience
Flexible working time
Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other company-defined holidays
Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, Unemployment Insurance, and Long-term care insurance
Housing Allowance
Retirement Benefits
Rental Cars Support
In-house Training Program (software study/language study)