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# AE-Protocol Developer at Ethernovia, Inc.

- **Company:** Ethernovia, Inc.
- **Location:** China
- **Posted:** 2026-06-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ethernovia/jobs/5159460007

## Job description

About Ethernovia, Inc.

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.

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 $154M ($90+M Series-B and $64M Series-A) in total funding to date:

- [Ethernovia Raises Over $90 Million Series B to Scale Leading-Edge Autonomy and Physical AI Networking Chips](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 $64 Million to Accelerate the Revolution of Vehicle Networks | Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230515005222/en/Ethernovia-Raises-64-Million-to-Accelerate-the-Revolution-of-Vehicle-Networks/)
- (financial backers include: Porsche SE, Qualcomm, AMD, Western Digital, Maverick Silicon, Socratic Partners, Conduit Capital, and CDIB-TEN Capital)

Ethernovia has been recognized in EE Times' prestigious list of the Top 100 Startups for 2025.

- March 2026: [Ethernovia Announces HSB-Enabled Networking Board for NVIDIA Holoscan Platforms](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260316729719/en/Ethernovia-Announces-HSB-Enabled-Networking-Board-for-NVIDIA-Holoscan-Platforms)
- January 2024: Our https://www.ethernovia.com/blog/ramin-named-motortrend-awards-winner/

- September 2023: [Continental and Ethernovia Announce Partnership to Develop Automotive Switch in 7nm
 - Ethernovia](https://www.ethernovia.com/blog/continental-and-ethernovia-announce-partnership/)

- [Connected Car News: Helios, Continental, Ethernovia, Avanci, BMW, Mapbox, Porsche, SEMA, Honda, UltraSense, Flex Logix, Diodes Inc., Garmin, Toyota & Caruso | auto connected car news](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)

With talented employees on 4 continents, we have filed 50+ patents to date.

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.

AE

Application Engineer - Protocol Developer

Location: [Shanghai/Shenzhen, China]

Department: Technical Support/Applicaton Development Team

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us:

We provides the solutions for next generation vehicle data networks with automotive grade semiconductor, specializing in PHY transceivers, Ethernet switches, and advanced networking technologies. Our products promote the vehicle networks evolving to zonal architectures and SDV (Software-Defined Vehicle) platforms, and empower next-gen connected vehicles with reliability certified to AEC-Q100 and ISO26262 standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Support & Product Promotion:

- Provide pre/post-sales technical support for FAE team, including driver porting and customized SW development.
- Debug embedded Linux/RTOS drivers with RD team
- Support customer’s middleware integration on our TSN solution
- Deliver product demonstrations and technical workshops to OEMs/Tier-1s, emphasizing TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) capabilities for in-vehicle networks.

1. gPTP Protocol Stack Development:

- Design, develop, and maintain IEEE 802.1AS-2020 (gPTP) protocol stack for Automotive Ethernet Switch
- Implement timing and synchronization architecture
- Develop path delay measurement mechanisms and neighbor rate ratio computation
- Optimize gPTP performance for automotive time-sensitive applications with sub-microsecond precision
- Implement gPTP diagnostics and monitoring capabilities

1. POC (Proof of Concept) Development & Integration:

- Analyze customer requirements and develop POC demonstrations to validate gPTP/TSN technology feasibility
- Build rapid prototypes and reference implementations for typical automotive use cases (audio/video streaming, sensor fusion, etc.)
- Design and execute POC test plans to demonstrate performance metrics (latency, jitter, synchronization accuracy)
- Customize protocol configurations and network topologies for customer specific POC scenarios
- Support customer POC evaluation phases, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting
- Document POC results, technical findings, and recommendations for production implementation

1. ASPICE-Compliant Development:

- Follow ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) Level 2 process requirements throughout software lifecycle:
- Create and maintain traceability matrices between requirements, design, code, and tests
- Participate in ASPICE assessments and continuous process improvement

1. Safety-Critical Code Development:

- Write embedded C code strictly compliant with MISRA C:2012 standards (Mandatory + Required rules)
- Perform code reviews and static analysis to ensure zero MISRA violations
- Use static analysis tools (PC-Lint, Polyspace, Coverity) to validate code quality
- Document deviations with proper justifications following MISRA deviation process

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
2. 5+ years of embedded software development experience in automotive industry
3. Hands-on experience with IEEE 802.1AS (gPTP) or IEEE 1588 (PTP) protocol implementation
4. Proven experience with ASPICE-compliant software development processes (Level 2 minimum)
5. Strong proficiency in MISRA C:2012 compliant embedded C programming
6. Deep understanding of ARM Cortex-R or Cortex-M architecture and toolchains

(GCC, IAR, Keil)

1. Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, AUTOSAR OS, SafeRTOS) on ARM platforms
2. Knowledge of TSN protocols: 802.1Qav (CBS), 802.1CB(FRER), 802.1Qat (SRP), 802.1Qbu/802.3br (Frame Preemption)
3. Knowledge of Ethernet Layer 2 protocols and switch architectures
4. Knowledge of AVTP (IEEE 1722)
5. Experience with static analysis tools and achieving high MISRA compliance
6. Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and Git workflows

We Offer:

1. Competitive salary + performance bonus
2. Flexible work arrangements
3. Global exposure to cutting-edge automotive technologies
4. Career growth
5. Annual training

## About Ethernovia, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ethernovia develops high-performance Ethernet networking and packet-processing silicon to serve as the real-time data backbone for physical AI systems, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial automation.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Ramin Shirani (CEO), Roy Myers (SVP Engineering), Hossein Sederat (CTO), Darren Engelkemier (VP Silicon Engineering)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Semiconductor (networking chips), Autonomous Systems, Physical AI Infrastructure, Automotive
- **Target customers**: OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in automotive, robotics, industrial automation, and medical imaging; enterprises building autonomous and intelligent machines
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To unify perception, decision, and action through Ethernet-based deterministic networks, acting as the "nervous system for intelligent machines" [ethernovia.com]

## Products & Services
- **Ethernet PHYs and Switches**: Automotive-grade silicon supporting compute, ECU consolidation, and driver-assistance systems in vehicles [cbinsights.com]
- **HSB-Enabled Networking Board for NVIDIA Holoscan**: A platform providing deterministically low-latency, high-bandwidth sensor data transport over Ethernet for edge AI systems, enabling real-time AI perception, control, and inference [ethernovia.com]
- **Physical AI Infrastructure**: Software-defined Ethernet backbones for robotics, autonomous systems, and AI/SoC fabric interconnects with deterministic performance guarantees [ethernovia.com]

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised is $154M; latest round was a $90M+ Series B completed in early 2026 [cbinsights.com]
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Porsche Automobil Holding, Qualcomm Ventures, Maverick Capital, Fall Line Capital, Socratic Partners, and 10+ additional investors [cbinsights.com]. Technology partnership with NVIDIA for Holoscan platforms [ethernovia.com]
- **Growth Signals**: Named as a "Challenger" alongside Qualcomm, NXP, and STMicroelectronics in vehicle networking equipment [cbinsights.com]; active hiring for 31 open positions across engineering, business development, and leadership roles [greenhouse.io]; 46 patents filed on network protocols, ethernet, and serial buses [cbinsights.com]

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover in Physical AI networking**: Focused on deterministic Ethernet for real-world AI systems, a growing need distinct from cloud AI
- **Deep automotive and semiconductor expertise**: Leadership team combines networking and silicon experience
- **Strategic partnerships**: Certified integration with NVIDIA Holoscan platforms creates a strong ecosystem moat
- **IP portfolio**: 46 patents covering core technology

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling production of their networking chips for autonomy and Physical AI applications
- Deepening integration with NVIDIA's ecosystem (Holoscan, Omniverse)
- Expanding into robotics, autonomous systems, and industrial automation beyond automotive
- Building out the software-defined networking layer to support sensor fusion and real-time AI inference at the edge

## Why Work Here
- **Growth stage**: Actively scaling from R&D into production, offering significant career growth potential for engineers and leaders
- **Technical challenges**: Working on the cutting edge of deterministic networking for AI systems—hardware, firmware, and software that must operate in real-world safety-critical environments
- **Global presence**: Engineering offices in San Jose (HQ), Pune (India), Utrecht (Netherlands), Toronto (Canada), and China—offering diverse location options [greenhouse.io]
- **Hybrid/remote flexibility**: Senior ASIC and software roles in the US and Canada are listed as "Remote" or "Hybrid" [greenhouse.io]
- **Key open roles**: Directors and VPs (Strategy, Finance, Operations) in San Jose; Principal and Senior Engineers in multiple disciplines (ASIC, Embedded, Firmware, Python, AUTOSAR) across all locations; leadership roles in quality assurance and program management [greenhouse.io]
- **Mission-driven**: Work on technology that powers autonomous vehicles, robots, and intelligent machines—tangible impact on physical world AI

## Sources
1. [ethernovia.com](https://www.ethernovia.com/) — Company description, products, and latest news
2. [Ethernovia Series B Announcement](https://www.ethernovia.com/news/ethernovia-raises-over-90-million-series-b-to-scale-leading-edge-autonomy-and-physical-ai-networking-chips/) — Funding details and market positioning
3. [Ethernovia HSB Platform for NVIDIA Holoscan](https://www.ethernovia.com/news/ethernovia-announces-hsb-enabled-networking-board-for-nvidia-holoscan-platforms/) — Product and partnership specifics
4. [Ethernovia Team Page](https://www.ethernovia.com/team/) — Founders and leadership
5. [Careers at Ethernovia](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ethernovia) — Open positions and locations
6. [CB Insights Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/ethernovia) — Funding history, patents, competitors, and competitor analysis

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