Powertrain Software Functional Safety

The Volkswagen Group is one of the first and most successful international car manufacturers in China’s automobile industry and we have made individual mobility possible together with Chinese Partners. For over 40 years, the Volkswagen Group and its brands have always been pioneers of mobility in China.

Volkswagen Group China’s business scope includes the production, sales and services of vehicles and parts, such as engines and transmissions. The Group is represented by a diverse array of brands across all segments, including Volkswagen, Audi, ŠKODA, JETTA, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, Ducati, MAN and SCANIA.

As the automotive industry rapidly shifts towards the era of Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICV) and autonomous driving, the Group is following a strong strategic plan to maintain its leading position in this attractive growth market. Therefore, Volkswagen Group is consistently powering forward its “Target picture 2030” and the consistent “In China for China” approach.

To date, about 50 million customers in China are driving cars from the Group brands – a customer base that is unparalleled by any other domestic or international automaker in the country. 

Powertrain Software Functional Safety

Your Responsibilities
• You will lead the functional safety process for powertrain controller software development, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and relevant Group policies and standards.
• You will evaluate functional safety requirements, perform risk assessments (HARA, FMEA) and define safety goals for powertrain controller software.
• You will conduct safety analyses (e.g. FTA, FMEA) and interpret results to ensure proper implementation of safety mechanisms.
• You will align functional safety solutions with internal partners and suppliers to meet project targets.
• You will report the functional safety activities to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• You will collaborate in international project teams to ensure functional safety integration in powertrain software development.

Required Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher (Automotive or Electrical Engineering, or related)
• Work Experience: Functional safety expertise (ISO 26262) in automotive software.
• Strong process know-how in automotive functional safety and evaluation methodologies (e.g. HARA, FTA, FMEA).
• High degree of problem-solving ability and self-independence in safety development.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. JIRA) and proficiency in office software.
• Process-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in international teams required.
• Above average communication skills for cross-functional collaboration required.
• Experience with powertrain control systems and software development is highly beneficial.
• Language:
o English-speaking is required
o German-speaking is beneficia