Ethernovia develops high-performance Ethernet-based packet processors that serve as the data backbone for autonomous vehicles, robots and other edge AI machines.
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Ethernovia, Inc.</strong></p> <p>Ethernovia is developing the future of Ethernet-based networks to realize the full potential of software-defined and autonomous vehicles, robotics and other intelligent machines. Founded in 2018, the company’s breakthrough data transport and acceleration technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity and capabilities in the vehicle and at the edge, including highly reliable autonomy, over-the-air servicing and AI-backed applications.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Ethernovia's co-founders are serial technology entrepreneurs with multiple prior successful ventures together. We are well-funded and backed by some of the worlds’ leading technology investors, having secured <strong>$154M</strong> ($90+M Series-B and $64M Series-A) in <strong>total funding</strong> to date:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260120549197/en/Ethernovia-Raises-Over-%2490-Million-Series-B-to-Scale-Leading-Edge-Autonomy-and-Physical-AI-Networking-Chips">Ethernovia Raises Over $90 Million Series B to Scale Leading-Edge Autonomy and Physical AI Networking Chips</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230515005222/en/Ethernovia-Raises-64-Million-to-Accelerate-the-Revolution-of-Vehicle-Networks/">Ethernovia Raises $64 Million to Accelerate the Revolution of Vehicle Networks | Business Wire</a> <ul> <li>(financial backers include: Porsche SE, Qualcomm, AMD, Western Digital, Maverick Silicon,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> Socratic Partners,</span> Conduit Capital, and CDIB-TEN Capital)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><span data-teams="true">Ethernovia has been recognized in EE Times' prestigious list of the Top 100 Startups for 2025.</span></p> <ul> <li>March 2026: <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260316729719/en/Ethernovia-Announces-HSB-Enabled-Networking-Board-for-NVIDIA-Holoscan-Platforms">Ethernovia Announces HSB-Enabled Networking Board for NVIDIA Holoscan Platforms</a></li> <li>January 2024: Our <a href="https://www.ethernovia.com/blog/ramin-named-motortrend-awards-winner/">CEO Ramin Shirani Named MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards Winner (ethernovia.com)</a> </li> <li>September 2023: <a href="https://www.ethernovia.com/blog/continental-and-ethernovia-announce-partnership/">Continental and Ethernovia Announce Partnership to Develop Automotive Switch in 7nm - Ethernovia</a></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2023/09/connected-car-news-helios-continental-ethernovia-avanci-bmw-mapbox-porsche-sema-honda-ultrasense-flex-logix-diodes-inc-garmin-toyota-caruso/#Continental_Ethernovia_for_SDVs">Connected Car News: Helios, Continental, Ethernovia, Avanci, BMW, Mapbox, Porsche, SEMA, Honda, UltraSense, Flex Logix, Diodes Inc., Garmin, Toyota & Caruso | auto connected car news</a></strong></li> </ul> <p>With talented employees on 4 continents, we have filed 50+ patents to date.</p> <p>Join Ethernovia’s team to make a lasting impact on the future of packet processor-centric networking solutions to support the real-time sensor, Physical AI, and control data demands of software-defined autonomy across vehicles, robots and intelligent machines. Come share in our success with pre-IPO shares, competitive compensation, and great benefits while growing your knowledge and career with world class talent. We are looking for talented engineers and leaders who have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to drive cutting edge designs from concept to silicon to the future of mobility.</p></div><p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="page"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><strong>Principal Functional Safety Engineer - Semiconductor (Automotive, ISO 26262 ASIL D / ASPICE 3)</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>Summary</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a well-rounded Senior Staff / Principal level Functional Safety Engineer with 8+ years of experience in the <strong>semiconductor industry </strong>to lead and drive Automotive IC products to achieve <strong>ISO 26262 functional safety compliance at ASIL D</strong>. The ideal candidate has a solid track record of independently managing safety projects through successful certification and brings strong knowledge of ASPICE Level 3 process development.</p> <p>This role will be a hands-on technical leader, ensuring safety compliance across the <strong>full IC lifecycle</strong>, conducting audits and assessments, and serving as the primary point of contact for safety-related concerns with OEMs, Tier 1 customers, and partners.</p> <p>This position is located in <strong>Pune, India</strong> <strong>(Hybrid)</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead end-to-end functional safety activities for <strong>Automotive ICs</strong> in compliance with <strong>ISO 26262 (ASIL D)</strong>.</li> <li>Define, implement, and maintain Safety Plans, Safety Concepts, FMEDA, Safety Manuals, and Safety Cases.</li> <li>Implement System Element out of context (SEooC), Assumption of Use (AoU) apprach and derive safety goals with ASIL decomposition strategies.</li> <li>Drive <strong>technical safety architecture definition for digital, analog, and mixed-signal ICs,</strong> including design and verification of safety mechanisms (ECC, lockstep CPUs, watchdogs, voltage/clock monitors).</li> <li>Perform and lead <strong>FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA analyses</strong> ensuring <strong>ASIL metrics</strong> (SPFM, LFM, PMHF) are satisfied.</li> <li>Independently conduct Functional Safety Audits, Confirmation Measures, Assessments, and Reviews.</li> <li>Collaborate with internal design, verification, and software teams to ensure freedom from interference and safe partitioning of ASIL vs. QM functions.</li> <li>Partner with OEMs, Tier 1 customers, and external assessors to address safety issues, support audits, and resolve concerns.</li> <