Software Functional Safety Engineer – Automotive
Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Software Functional Safety Engineer – Automotive
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Position type: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent Employee
Overview
We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About the Role
The Software Functional Safety Engineer is responsible for delivering training, technical advisory, and assessment services for client projects, while helping ensure the functional safety of client products. The role supports clients in implementing, improving, and demonstrating compliance with international and local standards. This position offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to a broad range of control system safety projects.
You will be expected to support the delivery for a range of services and may have expertise in several areas, including, but not limited to:
- Conduct training, provide technical advisory services, and perform assessments.
- Develop functional safety work products and process assets (process, template, guideline, etc.).
- Lead projects and ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with client expectations.
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with project teams and clients.
Requirements
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Mechanical, or a related Engineering field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the automotive industry (OEMs, Suppliers) or at a certification body/company.
- Hands-on experience in automotive functional safety development in accordance with ISO 26262.
- Proficiency in practical safety analysis methods, such as HAZOP, FTA, FMEA, and DFA.
- Certification or experience as an ASPICE assessor.
Preferred:
- Engineering and development experience based on state-of-the-art practices and relevant industry standards across automotive and other safety-critical sectors (e.g., ISO 21448, ASPICE, ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 10218, IEC 62061, ISO 19014, IEC 61513, and EN 50126/50128/50129).
- Experience in automated driving systems development.
- Excellent communication skills in both Korean and English.
What We Offer
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid/selective working opportunities for better work-life balance
- Generous paid leaves (annual paid leave, special paid leave)
- Pension and insurance policies (corporate life insurance, local group insurance, travel insurance, retirement pension)
- Additional benefits (meal allowance, transportation allowance, holiday bonus, tuition assistance for children, annual medical check-up, long service awards)
- Competitive salary along with profit share
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
About the Company
Since 1864, we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. Today, we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.
At DNV, you can expect to deliver career and industry-defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.
Application Process
You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e., university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters*). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing.
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