Software Quality Lead Autonomous & Functional Safety Systems

About the Role

At Texas Instruments (MSP Group), we engineer the nervous systems of tomorrow's autonomous vehicles and intelligent industrial platforms. We are seeking a Software Quality & Functional Safety Lead — a strategic, technically deep professional who serves as the organization's ultimate Guardian of Code Integrity.

This is not a conventional QA role. It is a dual-mandate leadership position that combines SQA governance with hands-on Functional Safety and Cybersecurity assessment across TI's most advanced connectivity and processing portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• SQA Leadership: Define, implement, and continuously evolve Software Quality Assurance frameworks aligned with ASPICE, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and ISO 21434.
• Functional Safety Assessment: Lead safety lifecycle assessments, hazard analyses (HARA), and FMEAs for automotive and industrial-grade software systems.
• Cybersecurity Governance: Drive TARA (Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment) processes in alignment with ISO 21434.
• Process Baselining: Establish organizational baselines, quality gates, and metrics dashboards to accelerate safe, scalable software delivery.
• Internal Auditing: Conduct and lead ASPICE and ISO 26262 internal audits; track findings to closure with development teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with embedded software, systems engineering, and executive leadership to embed quality into every phase of the SDLC.
• Mentorship & Culture: Coach and upskill engineering teams on safety-critical development practices, building a culture of zero-compromise quality.
• Global Standards Representation: Serve as TI's internal subject matter expert in external customer and standards body engagements.

Required Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in Software Quality Assurance within automotive or industrial domains.
• Certified or highly proficient Internal Auditor for ISO 26262 and/or ASPICE.
• Deep working knowledge of ASPICE (Automotive SPICE), ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and ISO 21434.
• Proven experience in Functional Safety lifecycle management (Safety Plans, Safety Cases, Work Product reviews).
• Strong understanding of embedded software development processes and V-model lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in ambiguous, fast-paced, globally distributed environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal certification: ISO 26262 Functional Safety Engineer/Manager (TÜV Rheinland, SGS-TÜV, or equivalent).
• Experience with SOTIF (ISO 21448) for autonomous systems.
• Background in semiconductor or chipset development environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as DOORS, Polarion, JIRA, Medini Analyze, or CodeBeamer.

What Makes This Role Unique

Hybrid Impact :SQA leadership + Functional Safety + Cybersecurity in one role

Technical Depth:Work on cutting-edge ADAS and industrial connectivity silicon

Strategic Visibility: Direct collaboration with executive leadership

Global Influence: Set the gold standard across TI's worldwide engineering teams