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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive functional safety engineer in the United States is $103,684.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $112,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Functional Safety Engineer vs Functional Safety Engineer?

AspectExecutive Functional Safety EngineerFunctional Safety Engineer
CertificationsISO 26262, IEC 61508, CSNEISO 26262, IEC 61508, CSNE
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles, project oversight, strategic planningTechnical implementation, safety analysis, testing
Industry UsageAutomotive, industrial automation, aerospaceAutomotive, industrial automation, machinery

The Executive Functional Safety Engineer typically holds leadership responsibilities, overseeing safety projects and ensuring compliance at a strategic level. In contrast, the Functional Safety Engineer focuses on technical safety analysis, design, and testing. Both roles require similar certifications and are vital in safety-critical industries, but the executive role emphasizes management and coordination, while the functional safety engineer concentrates on technical execution.

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Hardware Functional Safety Engineer

Hardware Functional Safety Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Austin, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 11 hours ago


Advanced Micro Devices rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 139 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description


WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  



THE ROLE: 

As a Hardware Functional Safety Engineer, part of AMD Functional Safety team, you will be directly impacting the certification of key AMD products, targeting critical AMD growth markets such as digital cockpit and autonomous driving. Your task will be to provide technical leadership for the product line safety function and for its customers. You will perform this in close cooperation with different functional owners within AMD.

This challenging role will not only require extensive project leadership skills but also a thorough understanding of system safety standards within the automotive and industrial markets.

THE PERSON:

You are a practical, standardssavvy Functional Safety Engineer who thrives at the intersection of silicon, firmware, and platform. You combine strong systems thinking with handson safety analysis, and you’re comfortable guiding crossfunctional teams to achieve credible, auditready compliance for complex SoCs used in automotive and industrial markets.

You thrive in collaborative environments, moving fluidly between design, verification, architecture, and program teams. You communicate clearly, challenge assumptions respectfully, and drive alignment on safety decisions. You enjoy digging into the root cause of issues, closing gaps with rigor, and producing hardware safety artifacts that stand up to internal reviews and external audits.


KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Performing safety concept exploration and scope evaluation
  • Refining the Safety Concept
  • Performing the High level safety analysis (FMEA/FMEDA/FTA DFA, FFI) using the Safety Analysis tools at architectural/concept level
  • Defining HW and SW safety requirements
  • Performing the verification planning (including safety verification plan to verify safety metrics, pre-silicon and post silicon)
  • Defining and maintaining the Safety Manual.
  • Be responsible for assessing and determining product line compliance to the ISO/IEC metrics.
  • Direct re-use of safety cases and re-use of designs through advice, metrics reporting, and timely escalation in order to achieve the required standards of leadership in safety and cost.
  • Recognize when and how to address critical system safety topics with customers and represent the business in forums.
  • Participate in evaluations of proposed technical solutions (in decided architecture) with the purpose to judge the possibility of developing and calibrating a SW solution
  • Participate as a representative of the AMD FuSa team within system teams (for example when performing Hazard Analysis, FMEA, FTA, etc)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with SOC design and microprocessor architecture
  • Experience with the ISO26262 standard is a must 
  • Experience with software development is a plus
  • Extensive knowledge of system safety and monitoring methods

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering 

LOCATION: Austin, TX 

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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