JOB TITLE: AAD Safety Software Architect – Automotive Embedded Systems

SALARY: Competitive

POSTING END DATE: 18th April 2025

LOCATION: Germany; Optional UK, Spain, Italy

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time

LINE MANAGER: Karsten Hoffmeister, Chief Engineer AAD Software

Reimagine the future of modern luxury by developing automated driving technologies in an agile operating team across the globe. You'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge software, computer vision, AI, and advanced driver assistance systems that power our iconic vehicles. Collaborate with global teams, pioneer new architectures to make our cars more capable, safer and smarter. Come, see the exceptional before anyone else.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role you will develop safety architectures in compliance with ISO 26262 and design and implement software safety mechanisms up to ASIL D applications.

• You will take over safety software analysis, including FMEA, FTA, and hazard assessments and translate functional safety requirements into software design specifications
• You are going to design & implement low-level embedded software solutions for microcontroller safety features and perform requirements engineering and ensure alignment with ASPICE
• Participating in topics like safety audits, assessments, and driving process improvements is also one of your responsibilities
• You are working on the optimization of the software performance while maintaining safety integrity and collaborating with hardware teams to ensure proper software-hardware integration

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your experience with AUTOSAR architecture and low-level software development you have a proven track record in technical safety concept development for software architecture. Additionally:

• You have a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Dipl.-Ing., M.Sc., or equivalent) with 10+ years of experience in safety-critical automotive embedded software development
• We expect you to have strong knowledge of ISO 26262, ASPICE, and functional safety software development as well as an expertise in C, C++ for embedded systems and scripting languages
• You’re familiar with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and microcontroller architectures and have a profound knowledge of safety software validation techniques and testing frameworks
• As we’re working on a global level we expect you speaking fluently in English

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.