Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Functional Safety Engineer

$75k - $300k

Tensor Auto

Tensor is an agentic AI company dedicated to building agentic products that empower individual consumers. Our flagship product, the Tensor Robocar, is the world’s first personal Robocar and the first AI agentic vehicle - fully autonomous, automotive-grade, and built for private ownership at scale. Founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, Tensor is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices in Barcelona, Singapore, and Dubai. At Tensor, we champion personal AI autonomy and ownership. Our vision is to build a future where everyone owns their own Artificial General Intelligence - a personal AGI that enables more time, freedom, and autonomy. We’re forging an alternative path where AGI serves only you, and is controlled solely by you. We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements. Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact. Locations San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k-$300k USD) Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Singapore Dubai, UAE Responsibilities Lead and manage functional safety activities across HW and SW development and operations of autonomous driving systems; Conduct safety analysis, including FMEDA, FTA and HARA, develop and implement safety concepts and requirements in compliance with ISO 26262; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety requirements are integrated into the design and validation; Provide guidance and training to team members on functional safety practices and methodologies; Qualifications Master's degree or higher in transportation engineering, statistics, biomedical engineering and mechanics, mechanical engineering, vehicle engineering, physics etc.; Experience with safety standards including ISO26262, ISO 21448, and UL 4600; Strong fundamentals in mathematics, engineering and physics; Experience with functional safety for autonomous vehicles. Strong technical communication skills and teamwork spirit. Preferences PhD’s degree with 5+ years of automotive, robotics, aerospace or related industry experience; Experience in leading small teams of functional safety engineers. Experience in the automotive self driving industry. We appreciate your interest in joining Tensor. Tensor is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all. We do not discriminate against, and strictly prohibit harassment of, any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tensor also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Tensor is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tensor Auto

Vacancy posted 6 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Functional Safety Engineer in San Jose, CA vacancy
  •  ...: Technology and ITLocation: San Jose, CAContract: ContractPosted: 2026-09-17Deadline: 0001-01-01Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to join their team. As a Functional Safety Engineer, you will be part of the Safety and Reliability Department supporting... 
    Suggested
    Temporary work
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours

    Experis

    San Jose, CA
    3 days ago
  • $162k - $260k

     ...crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.We’re searching for a Senior Functional Safety Engineer. This person will report to the Tech Lead Manager of the Functional Safety Engineering Organization. This role will play... 
    Suggested
    Work at office
    Local area
    3 days per week

    Aurora Innovation

    Mountain View, CA
    1 day ago
  • $168k - $264.5k

    ## HSIO Functional and Power Management EngineerApplylocations: US, CA, Santa Claratime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition...  ...2013743NVIDIA Silicon Co-Design Group is seeking a versatile engineer to be part of the HW ArchDev team. The SSG team is uniquely... 
    Suggested
    Work experience placement

    NVIDIA Corporation

    Santa Clara, CA
    1 day ago
  • $130k - $190k

     ...software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.We are looking for a Functional Safety Software Engineer to join us and drive the development and management of our autonomous vehicle safety cases as we bring the Kodiak Autonomy... 
    Suggested
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Visa sponsorship
    Flexible hours

    Kodiak Robotics

    Mountain View, CA
    5 days ago
  • $279.5k - $341.62k

     ...Glassdoor pages. Job Description We’re looking for a Functional Safety & RAS Lead to help us build safe and highly reliable compute...  ...lifecycle, partnering with customers, technical architects, and engineering teams to turn safety and reliability needs into products we... 
    Suggested
    Work experience placement

    SiFive, Inc.

    Santa Clara, CA
    4 days ago
  • $130.5k - $195.75k

    Electrical Safety EngineerIntroduction to the JobWe are seeking an experienced Electrical Safety Engineer to act as the subject matter expert for electrical safety within our development...  ...or similar)Experience leading cross-functional safety initiatives without direct... 
    Full time

    ASML Holding

    San Jose, CA
    5 days ago
  • $160k - $240k

     ...Senior Systems & Safety Engineer - Hardware Who we are Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing...  ...lead the safety architecture, reliability engineering, and functional safety compliance for Gatik's AV compute, sensor suite (LiDAR... 
    Odd job
    Work at office

    Gatik

    Santa Clara, CA
    2 days ago
  • $152k - $241.5k

     ...future of autonomous driving. As a Lead Safety Architect, you will be at the forefront...  ...will collaborate with the most innovative engineers and technologists to integrate safety...  ...What you’ll be doing:Representing NVIDIA’s functional safety strategy and architectures to the... 
    Full time

    Nvidia

    Santa Clara, CA
    5 days ago
  • $148.59k - $247.04k

     ...seeking an experienced and mission-driven Senior/Staff System Safety Engineer, Autonomy to lead the safety strategy and deployment...  ...coverage, and operational procedures. Collaborate cross-functionally with Software, Product, Operations, and Safety teams to support... 
    Full time

    System Safety

    San Jose, CA
    3 days ago
  • $224k - $356.5k

     ...Halos is the full-stack, comprehensive safety system that unifies autonomous machines...  ...are actively seeking a Senior SW Safety Engineer to join the Halos team and collaborate closely...  ...with the groups handling automotive functional safety and safety of the intended functionality... 
    Full time
    Remote work

    Nvidia

    Santa Clara, CA
    3 days ago
  • $184k - $287.5k

     ...technologies that enable these systems to operate safely.Our Hardware Safety Engineering team is seeking a highly motivated Sr Sensor Hardware Safety...  ...experience in automotive sensors, hardware systems, functional safety, or a related field.Understanding of automotive... 
    Full time

    Nvidia

    Santa Clara, CA
    1 day ago
  • $224k - $356.5k

     ...way for the future of autonomous driving. As a Lead Customer Safety Engineer, you will play a key role in assisting automotive customers...  ...technical safety liaison between our customers and internal functional safety groups. This hardware-centered customer-facing position... 
    Full time

    Nvidia

    Santa Clara, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is looking for Senior Dam Safety Engineers and/or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved Independent Consultants (IC) in multiple locations across the country... 
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    HDR

    San Jose, CA
    5 days ago
  • $81k - $130k

     ...Safety Engineer Position at XL Construction Corp. At XLI, our mission is to deliver exceptional construction experiences with a relentless focus on safety, quality, and innovation. As a values-driven organization, we build trust through integrity and a "We Not Me" mindset... 
    For subcontractor

    XL Construction

    Milpitas, CA
    2 days ago
  • $133.4k - $222.3k

     ...highly experienced and hands-on Senior Staff Acoustic Hardware Engineer to help develop the next generation of Smart Care products and...  .../audio measurement equipment, including prototype bring-up, functional verification, system integration, root-cause analysis, and manufacturing... 
    Full time
    For contractors

    Stryker

    San Jose, CA
    1 day ago
  • $98.7k - $135.7k

     ...products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Functional Test Engineer located in Milpitas, CA.Reporting to the Test Engineering...  ...of electrical manufacturing processes, quality standards, safety regulations, and best practices to ensure reliable and efficient... 
    Full time
    Relocation
    Visa sponsorship
    Flexible hours

    Flextronics

    Milpitas, CA
    5 days ago
  • $190k - $300k

    We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated...  ...planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics...  ...which support novel safety-critical functions, establishing development methodologies... 
    Permanent employment
    Casual work
    Remote work

    Reliable Robotics

    Mountain View, CA
    5 days ago
  • $85k - $165k

     ...Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Safety Analysis Engineer to join our team. Position Description: We are seeking a skilled Safety Analysis Engineer to support the development of the safety basis for a first-of-a-kind used nuclear fuel recycling... 
    Immediate start
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Oklo Inc

    Santa Clara, CA
    16 hours ago
  • $99.9k - $137.3k

     ...products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an EH&S Engineer to join our Flex team located in US California Milpitas....  ...developing, implementing and monitoring company environmental safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with local, state and... 
    Full time
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Local area
    Visa sponsorship
    Flexible hours

    Flextronics

    Milpitas, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...community, but around the world.HDR is looking for Professional Engineers for various disciplines and in multiple locations across the...  ...thriving and growing Hydropower Practice. HDR is a hydropower and dam safety industry leader. We are expert FERC Part 12 Dam Safety Program... 
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    HDR

    San Jose, CA
    5 days ago
  • $50 per hour

     ...solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages...  ...opportunity where you can support System Safety Engineering needs for exciting Space programs...  ...schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work experience placement
    Casual work
    Flexible hours

    Lockheed Martin

    Sunnyvale, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...into that. Here’s what this particular role covers. Safety System Engineer About our Engineering Teams At Wayve, we are developing...  ...makes this possible. Your day-to-day You will lead functional safety activities for Wayve's ADS and its integration into... 
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Visa sponsorship
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Wayve

    Sunnyvale, CA
    1 day ago
  • $250.6k - $384.6k

     ...Job Description The Safety Assurance for Effective Autonomous Driving Software (SAFE...  ...Role As Principal AV Behavior Safety Engineering Lead, you will lead the strategy and support...  .... ~ Proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams (Software, AI/ML, Systems... 
    Odd job
    Local area
    Remote work
    Work from home
    Flexible hours

    General Motors Corporation

    Mountain View, CA
    1 day ago
  • $180k - $270k

     ...your mark, come join us. THE ROLE As a Power Integrity Engineer on our Hardware Development Team, you will architect and deliver...  ...storage solutions. Collaborating closely with cross-functional hardware engineering teams and external Joint Development Manufacturing... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Everpure, Inc.

    Santa Clara, CA
    4 days ago
  • $184k - $287.5k

     ...Learning Scientists / AI Researchers / Machine Learning Engineers to join our rapidly growing AI Safety and Responsibility efforts for Enterprise Risk...  ...like Instruction Hierarchy or Risk Detection. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineers, data scientists... 
    Full time
    Work experience placement

    Nvidia

    Santa Clara, CA
    5 days ago
  • $136k - $218.5k

    We are now looking for a Senior Signal & Power Integrity Engineer! NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention...  ...layout PI extractions.Opportunity to work in a dynamic cross-functional role to optimize package, PCB, ASIC, mixed signal circuit.What... 
    Full time

    Nvidia

    Santa Clara, CA
    5 days ago
  • $168k - $264.5k

     ...intelligence. Make the choice to join us today.Design-for-X Engineering at NVIDIA works on groundbreaking innovations involving crafting...  ...the boundaries for our datacenter GPUs.Partner with multi-functional teams including Product Development & Power Architecture, implementing... 
    Full time

    Nvidia

    Santa Clara, CA
    3 days ago
  • $136k - $218.5k

    We’re looking for a Senior Power Architecture & Optimization Engineer to push the limits of energy efficiency using advanced analytics...  ...and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional design and architecture teams.A genuine desire to bring data‑driven... 
    Full time

    Nvidia

    Santa Clara, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...your career. THE ROLE: As a Sr. Signal Integrity/Power Integrity Engineer in our Networking Technology & Solutions Group (NTSG), you...  ...debugging to correlate with the simulation dataCollaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development while keeping projects on... 

    AMD

    Santa Clara, CA
    5 days ago
  • $168k - $264.5k

     ...communication skills. Ways to Stand Out in a Crowd: Demonstrated cross-functional leadership — experience driving alignment across architecture...  ...level, and to translate architectural tradeoffs into clear engineering decisions. AI-assisted engineering fluency — comfort using AI... 
    Full time

    Nvidia

    Santa Clara, CA
    4 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Functional Safety Engineer. Be the first to apply!