SoC Functional Safety and Cybersecurity Manager
ArmJob Title
SoC Functional Safety and Cybersecurity Manager
Role Summary
Lead functional safety and automotive cybersecurity efforts for system-on-chip (SoC) products. Partner with global engineering teams to achieve ISO 26262 and ISO/SAE 21434 certification readiness across automotive, robotics, and physical AI domains.
Experience Level
Senior (manager-level). Specific years of experience not specified in the source.
Responsibilities
Accountable for establishing and coordinating safety and cybersecurity compliance activities for SoC projects.
- Define and drive ISO 26262 (functional safety) and ISO/SAE 21434 (automotive cybersecurity) program activities for SoC products.
- Work with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate safety and security requirements into product design and development.
- Plan and manage certification readiness, audits, and evidence collection.
- Conduct or coordinate safety and security risk assessments and mitigation plans.
- Develop and maintain processes, templates, and best practices for safety and cybersecurity across projects.
- Coordinate with external suppliers, partners, and certification bodies as needed.
- Represent the safety/cybersecurity program to stakeholders and senior management.
Requirements
Key qualifications and skills required or strongly preferred.
- Must-have: Demonstrated experience with functional safety (ISO 26262) and automotive cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) in product development.
- Must-have: Technical background in SoC, semiconductor, or embedded systems engineering and experience working with hardware/software teams.
- Must-have: Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and manage certification readiness activities.
- Must-have: Experience performing risk assessments (safety/security) and defining mitigation strategies.
- Nice-to-have: Experience in automotive, robotics, or physical AI product domains.
- Nice-to-have: Prior experience coordinating with certification bodies or auditors and supplier management.
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with secure development lifecycle, threat modeling, or related security engineering practices.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
About the Company
Company: Arm
Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom
ARM is a global leader in semiconductor and software design, driving innovation in computing technology. The company specializes in designing processors and systems that provide the essential building blocks for electronic devices. ARM's architecture is widely used in smartphones, servers, and IoT devices, and its collaborative culture fosters bold thinking, diversity, and high-impact benefits for its talented workforce.
