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# Lead Systems/DSP Engineer at Ethernovia, Inc.

- **Company:** Ethernovia, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ethernovia/jobs/5177769007

## 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.

Lead Systems/DSP Engineer

Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned DSP / System Architect to lead the design of next-generation high-speed (25G+) physical layer (PHY). In this role, you will define and drive the end-to-end DSP architecture, from system-level modeling through silicon validation, enabling highly optimized, low-power, and high-performance transceiver implementations.

This is a high-impact technical leadership role at the intersection of signal processing, mixed-signal design, and system architecture. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate advanced algorithms into robust, production-ready silicon.

## Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Technical Leadership

- Define and own the DSP/system architecture for high-speed transceivers, balancing power, performance, and silicon area
- Drive key architectural decisions across DSP, analog front-end, and system partitioning
- Lead system-level trade-offs and provide technical direction across the organization

Modeling & Algorithm Development

- Develop and maintain high-fidelity system models of complete transceivers using MATLAB, Simulink, Python, and/or C++
- Design, evaluate, and optimize advanced equalization techniques, including FFE, DFE and MLSD
- Architect robust Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) solutions with wide frequency acquisition range and very low phase noise
- Develop efficient and advance echo cancellation algorithms for full-duplex high-speed links optimizing for power and silicon area
- Design adaptive DSP algorithms with strong focus on rate of convergence, robustness, and implementation efficiency
- Develop channel model including nonlinear effects and complex noise sources

System Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Translate system-level requirements into block-level specifications (AFE, ADC/DAC, PLL, DSP blocks, etc.)
- Collaborate closely with analog, RTL, and physical design teams to ensure accurate and efficient implementation
- Ensure alignment between algorithm models and hardware realization

Silicon Validation & Productization

- Drive pre-silicon to post-silicon correlation, ensuring models accurately predict silicon behavior
- Define and support silicon bring-up, characterization, and debugging
- Establish lab validation methodologies and support compliance testing and performance benchmarking
- Contribute to system-level bring-up and production ramp readiness

## Qualifications

Required

- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in DSP/system architecture for high-speed communication systems
- Deep expertise in digital communications theory including advanced, efficient and adaptive equalization and echo cancellation algorithms, CDR algorithms, phase noise characterization and loop dynamic analysis, channel modeling and nonlinear effects
- Strong hands-on experience with system modeling tools (MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++)
- Solid understanding of mixed-signal design fundamentals, including ADC/DAC architectures, PLL behavior and phase noise analysis, channel and analog front-end modeling including non-idealities
- Proven track record of driving complex systems from concept to silicon

## Preferred

- Experience in designing high-speed IEEE 802.3 transceivers for automotive, robotics and data center applications over both optical and copper channels
- Prior technical leadership or mentoring experience

What You Can Expect From Ethernovia:

- Technology depth and breadth expansion that can’t be found in a large company
- Opportunity to grow your career as the company grows
- Pre IPO stock options
- Cutting edge technology
- World class team
- Competitive base salary
- Flexible hours
- Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees

Salary Range:

- The actual offered base salary for U.S. locations will vary depending on factors such as work location, individual qualifications, specializations, years of experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and internal equity. The annual salary range for this position is $180,000 - $250,000. The compensation package will also include incentive compensation in the form of pre-IPO ISO options, in addition to base salary and a full range of medical and other benefits.
- Principals Only (No Agencies)

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## 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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