Applied Intuition · 14 hours ago
System Safety Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $250K/yr
2+ years expApplied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. The System Safety Engineer will create and manage functional safety requirements for new products, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 standards and leading safety activities for ADAS and autonomous features.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and implement an ISO 26262 compliant development process, including the creation of safety manuals, templates, internal procedural guidelines and adapting customer’s existing process
Independently execute end-to-end functional safety activities (ISO 26262) from item definition through to safety validation for ADAS and autonomous features (Pat 2, 3, 4 of ISO 26262:2018)
Apply a deep grasp of system-level functional safety to architect robust fault detection, mitigation, and safe-state transitions
Navigate ambiguous design challenges and complex trade-offs to arrive at rigorous, data-driven technical conclusions
Author FSCs and TSCs for functions including Cruise Control and collision avoidance. Manage requirements with full traceability in Polarion or JAMA
Drive HARA, DFMEA, and FTA; define ASIL decomposition strategies and calculate Fault Tolerant Time Intervals (FTTI)
Distill complex safety concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, acting as the primary safety advocate
Directly interface with customers to align safety goals and manage Development Interface Agreements (DIAs) with component vendors
Develop system-level test cases for HIL and on-vehicle validation; lead internal/external audits to build the comprehensive Safety Case
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
2+ years of experience in functional safety or systems engineering, preferably within an OEM or Tier-1 ADAS program
Experience with either Autonomous Systems (ADAS L2+) or traditional automotive systems (e.g., Steering, Braking, Powertrain, or Body Controls)
Proven ability to operate independently and establish safety processes from the ground up in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Ability to handle high-pressure situations, manage customers, and communicate safety risks to diverse stakeholders
Proficient in safety analysis techniques and requirements at both the system and concept levels, including HARA, FTA, and FMEA, as well as the derivation of FSRs and TSRs
Hands-on experience with ISO 26262 (Parts 2, 3, 4) and a working knowledge/awareness of SOTIF (ISO 21448), ISO 26262 Part 5-Hardware, Part 6-Software
Familiarity with ASPICE, UN ECE regulations, Euro NCAP protocols, and SAE standards
Proficient in Vector tools (CANape, CANoe, CANalyzer) for testing and debugging, including CAPL scripting, and experienced with requirements management tools (Jama, Polarion, Doors etc)
Preferred
Experience with automotive sensors (Camera, Radar, LiDAR) and ECU hardware architectures
Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler)
Working knowledge of vehicle networking protocols, including CAN DBCs and Ethernet ARXMLs
Experience with earth-moving machinery (ISO 19014, ISO 13849) or industrial site safety is a bonus but not required
Company
Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition provides software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles
at scale.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
General Catalyst
2025-06-17Series F· $600M
2024-07-25Secondary Market· $300M
2024-03-11Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Qasar Younis
Co-Founder and CEO
Peter Ludwig
CTO and Co-founder
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