SW/AI Safety Expert_XC

Shanghai, Shanghai, cn on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description
  • We are seeking a skilled Functional Safety Engineer responsible for Safety development at the software/AI level for ADAS systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in analyzing and implementing functional safety (FuSa) and SOTIF requirements at the software/AI level, ensuring safety concepts are effectively integrated into the development process.
  • Lead functional safety (FuSa) and SOTIF requirement analysis and manage safety requirement discussions in ADAS projects.
  • Derive FuSa/SOTIF concepts and define SOTIF strategies at the software level, delivering safety requirements to software developers.
  • Support safety-relevant design and assist with the analysis of safety-related issues throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Conduct and lead safety analysis, including Software Dependent Failure Analysis (SW DFA) and SW safety analysis in projects.
  • Prepare and review safety documentation for design, testing, and validation of safety-critical systems.
  • Handle Proof of Concept (PoC) features with a focus on:
    • Analysis of critical data attributes/dimensions
    • Identifying model weaknesses
    • Deriving safety KPIs and safety analysis tools
    • Developing standalone safety models
  • Continuously enhance knowledge in safety engineering and emerging technologies to keep the team updated with the latest industry standards.
  • 4+ years of experience in ADAS function development or 2+ years of hands-on experience with AI applications and mainstream model architectures in the ADAS domain.
  • Proficiency in software implementation, including PoC coding and integrating new methods on development platforms.
  • Prior experience in AI model development and deployment is a strong advantage.
  • In-depth understanding of ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 standards.
  • Strong knowledge of functional safety (FuSa) and SOTIF in the context of ADAS system development, with a focus on system-level and software-level safety solutions.
  • Excellent English skills, with the ability to read and interpret technical documentation and specifications in English.
About this role

Summary

Develop safety solutions for ADAS AI systems, analyze safety requirements, conduct safety analysis, and support safety documentation.

Job title

SW/AI Safety Expert_XC

Experience level

4+ years in ADAS or 2+ years with AI applications

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Shanghai, China; on-site preferred, remote not mentioned

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

software implementationPoC codingAI model developmentISO 26262ISO 21448functional safetySOTIF

Preferred skills

AI applicationsmodel architecturessafety engineeringsafety KPIssafety analysis tools

Specializations

ADASAIsafetysoftware developmentautonomous systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

On-site City