Functional Safety Manager

Job Description

This role will support Automotive and Robotics programmes across Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and Quality, working closely with global engineering and business teams throughout product development, assessment, and release.

You will help establish practical, scalable compliance approaches aligned with industry standards, provide independent assurance, support external assessments and certification readiness, and drive continuous improvement across Arm's Automotive, Robotics, and Physical AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support Automotive and Robotics programmes throughout development, assessment, and certification, ensuring alignment with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Conduct independent reviews, internal assessments, and compliance evaluations to identify gaps and strengthen engineering practices.
• Drive external assessment and certification readiness, including reviewing compliance evidence, safety and cybersecurity work products, and supporting closure of findings.
• Develop and improve governance processes, review methodologies, training, and corrective actions to strengthen compliance and engineering efficiency.
• Collaborate with global engineering, quality, and business teams to drive consistent Functional Safety and Cybersecurity practices across Automotive, Robotics, and Physical AI technologies.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in semiconductor, hardware, software, or system development within safety-critical industries.
• Practical knowledge of ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 61508, Automotive SPICE (ASPICE), or comparable industry standards.
• Experience supporting engineering teams with compliance, audits, independent reviews, assessments, and process improvement activities.
• Understanding of Functional Safety and/or Cybersecurity lifecycle processes, engineering work products, and certification readiness.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence global engineering teams.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with ISO/PAS 8800 (Road Vehicles – Safety and Artificial Intelligence) and its application to AI-enabled safety-critical systems.
• Experience in Automotive, Robotics, Physical AI, or complex semiconductor product development.
• Experience working with external assessment or certification bodies and supporting continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Our 10x Mindset

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology.

We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email the employer's application link . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations.

All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation.

Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Pay and benefits

At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry.

However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments.

If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact the employer's application link so we can support you.

Salary Range: £97,300 - £131,700 per year