# Safety Software Lead / Architect / Manager

**Company:** [Quadric](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/quadric)
**Location:** Burlingame, CA
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Iso 26262, Tvm, Llvm, Misra-C/C++, Jira, GitHub, Mlir, Openxla, Iso 21434, Aspice, Autosar
**Posted:** 2026-02-18

> Leads end-to-end ISO 26262 functional safety certification for NPU software stack, including AI compilers like TVM and LLVM. Ensures compliance with automotive standards, develops safety processes, and supports customer certifications. Requires 8+ years experience and compiler expertise.

## Job Description

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

## Requirements
- Proven track record leading software safety certification for complex semiconductor products (NPUs, GPUs, or high-performance CPUs preferred).
- Deep understanding of AI compiler stacks, specifically **TVM** and **LLVM**; experience with **MLIR** or **OpenXLA** a plus.
- Strong familiarity with **ISO 21434** (Cybersecurity), **ASPICE**, and **AUTOSAR**.
- Experience with system-level software including drivers, firmware, and bare-metal runtimes for AI accelerators.
- Proficiency in implementing security solutions and generating safety-certified stacks for automotive/industrial applications.
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field (Master's or PhD preferred), minimum 8 years industry experience.

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