Principal,QualityArchitect

WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST ABOUT US 42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software-defined vehicles.  We develop safety-first, user-centric software-defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self-managing urban transportation operating system. ABOUT THE ROLE As the Principal Quality Architect, you are the technical lead for the external certification of our firmware platform. You serve as the vital link between the Firmware Development team, the internal Functional Safety Organization (FSO), and external regulatory bodies. Your mission is to ensure the firmware architecture meets rigorous safety standards while leading the engagement with third-party auditors to achieve formal automotive safety-critical certifications. Responsibilities Responsibilities - Certification Management: Act as the primary technical liaison to external auditors (e.g., TÜV). Lead the technical defense of the platform architecture to secure formal automotive safety certifications. - Safety Organization Interface: Collaborate with the internal Functional Safety Organization (FSO). - Translate system-level safety goals into firmware-specific requirements and deliver certified platform evidence/manuals. - Compliance Governance: Oversee the firmware-specific safety lifecycle (ISO 26262-6). Ensure the codebase adheres to strict integrity standards, focusing on partitioning, fault isolation, and freedom from interference. - Verification Strategy: Define the evidence requirements for automated testing, unit testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments. - Process Traceability: Lead the creation of safety-critical documenta