We are looking for a Senior Functional Safety Engineer to take a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 standards during the development and integration of safety-critical systems. From defining and validating functional safety work products to collaborating with partners and suppliers, you’ll play a key part in delivering robust safety concepts for autonomous vehicles and advanced technologies. Your expertise will shape functional safety tools, processes, and templates across the company.

Who are we?

At Verne, we're building an ecosystem to progress our society through a journey of curiosity and innovation. Named in honor of Jules Verne "the man who invented the future,". We are the first European solution for autonomous journeys. We adopt an integrated approach, including vehicle design, infrastructure development, and the full digital experience.

As a growing startup, we thrive on curiosity, innovation, and bold ideas. If you’re ready to make your mark in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this could be the role for you.

What will you do?

As a Senior Functional Safety Engineer, you’ll be based primarily in the office with occasional travel to partner and supplier sites. You’ll work closely with the Functional Safety Manager, internal teams, and engineering partners to ensure safety compliance across all project stages. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and reviewing functional safety work products, such as Item Definitions, HARA, and Functional Safety Concepts, in compliance with ISO 26262.
• Collaborating with engineering partners to achieve functional safety deliverables.
• Interfacing with suppliers to design and implement functional safety concepts at the vehicle level.
• Supporting the Functional Safety Manager in refining tools, processes, and templates aligned with agile workflows.
• Contributing to developing and releasing the Safety Case and supporting audits and assessments.
• Performing risk assessments using tools such as DFMEA and FTA, and addressing identified hazards.
• Ensuring seamless integration of functional safety requirements with Tier 1 suppliers.
• Driving continuous improvement in functional safety processes and templates.

What do you need to succeed?

Essential Skills & Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 26262 standards and functional safety processes.
• Expertise in hazard analysis, risk assessment, functional safety concepts, DFMEA, and FTA for automotive embedded systems (hardware and software).
• Proven track record managing functional safety across project lifecycles, ideally in an OEM or Tier 1 supplier setting.
• Familiarity with requirement management tools such as DOORS or JAMA.
• Strong systems engineering knowledge, including hardware and software design principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with SOTIF (Safety of the Intended Functionality).
• Experience in functional safety for autonomous vehicles or ADAS features.
• Knowledge of software quality standards and processes, such as Automotive SPICE.

What’s in it for you?

Joining Verne means becoming part of a team shaping the future of autonomous mobility. Here’s what we offer:

• The chance to collaborate with experts from 20+ industries.
• Ownership of your projects, with the freedom to innovate and take initiative.
• A culture of transparency, feedback, and open communication.
• Comprehensive financial and wellbeing support designed to meet diverse needs.
• The excitement of working in a fast-growing startup where your ideas truly matter.

How can you apply?

If this role and our mission resonate with you, hit the Apply button! We typically review applications within 3-4 business days, but since we want to give each one the attention it deserves, please allow a little extra time if needed. Once we've had a chance to fully evaluate your submission, we’ll reach out with details about the next steps.

If shortlisted, here’s what to expect:

1. An initial HR interview focused on culture fit.
2. A technical interview with the Hiring Manager.
3. A final interview with a Director.

Not sure if this role is the right fit?

We’re always looking for creators who challenge the status quo and aren’t afraid to take the lead. If that’s you, explore our story - we might have other opportunities that spark your interest.

Verne (Project 3 Mobility) is a company comprised of people with different qualities and backgrounds, because we believe our differences make us stronger. That is why we evaluate qualified applicants fairly and equally, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics. All applications will be considered in accordance with the regulations of personal data protection.