Director, System Safety & Security

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Agile methodologies, Data Modeling, Design, Effective communication skills, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Microsoft Office suites, Operations, Planning and organization, Post silicon validation, Scrum Agile Methodology

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Provide leadership, direction and definition for the Safety Engineering function including planning, scheduling, coordination, and implementation 
• Develop and maintain best in class state of the safety framework 
• Define targets for product risk, reliability, availability, robustness, and security 
• Drive execution toward the target via validation and release strategies 
• Develop metrics to demonstrate release readiness and drive adoption via development cycle modifications 
• Assess technical quality of system, safety, and security artifacts 
• Lead team of technical experts and engineering managers
• Effectively manage individual goals and objectives, performance, and employee development 
• Accomplish department objectives by supervising staff 
• Developing and monitoring work processes and organizing and monitoring work processes with the highest degree of quality and safety 
• Collaborate with executive leadership in engineering, PMO (Program Management Office), product management, System Engineering, Testing, Rigor and operations on workflows and artifacts 

What you’ll need to Succeed:

• Master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 12+ years relevant experience 
• 7+ years overall of proven experience in applying standards like ISO (International Standards Organizations) 26262, 21448 and 21434
• Minimum 5+ years performing personnel management activities including but not limited to performance planning and evaluations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution, recruiting and onboarding, and ensuring compliance to software policies and procedures 
• 3+ years’ experience leading engineers in the delivery of software centric solutions that include complex algorithm development and data models, with emphasis on best practices in coding standards, testing, and systems integration 
• Proven experience at advancing careers and technical development of experts and leaders/managers  
• Proven experience in applying methods like STPA (Systems Theoretic Process Analysis), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), FTA, DRBFM, 3x5 Why 
• Excellent experience applying Agile principles (Scrum/Kanban)  
• Experience in software development, operating systems, development languages, and deployment of software products, or systems engineering including networking, database management, virtual environments, system design, integration, and maintenance 
• Exhibit excellent servant leadership characteristics and willingness to support the career growth of others 
• Exhibit excellent facilitation, technical team coaching, and critical systems thinking 
• Proficient knowledge of working with product and/or quality managers, with understanding of business-level priorities 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to build trust and strong working relationships, effectively create and proofread documents and reports, and communicate to a diverse workforce 
• Keen attention to detail to identify problems and processes that do not comply with protocol 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to plan, develop, coordinate resources, prioritize effectively, and maintain competing demands simultaneously with frequent interruptions and in a fast-paced environment 

Bonus Points:

• Experience with AV (Autonomous Vehicle) and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) applications
• Experience with production and series automotive safety critical projects 
• Experience with ML/AI based products
• Experience with data driven validation/formal methods 

Perks of Being a Full-time Torc’r

Torc cares about our team members and we strive to provide benefits and resources to support their health, work/life balance, and future. Our culture is collaborative, energetic, and team focused. Torc offers:

• A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 401K plan with a 6% employer match
• Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
• Company-wide holiday office closures
• AD+D and Life Insurance 

Hiring Range for Job Opening 

US Pay Range

$205,300—$246,400 USD