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# Principal Functional Safety Engineer at Ethernovia, Inc.

- **Company:** Ethernovia, Inc.
- **Location:** Pune, India
- **Posted:** 2024-09-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ethernovia/jobs/4521053007

## 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.

Principal Functional Safety Engineer - Semiconductor (Automotive, ISO 26262 ASIL D / ASPICE 3)

Summary

We are looking for a well-rounded Senior Staff / Principal level Functional Safety Engineer with 8+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry to lead and drive Automotive IC products to achieve ISO 26262 functional safety compliance at ASIL D. 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.

This role will be a hands-on technical leader, ensuring safety compliance across the full IC lifecycle, conducting audits and assessments, and serving as the primary point of contact for safety-related concerns with OEMs, Tier 1 customers, and partners.

This position is located in Pune, India (Hybrid)

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end functional safety activities for Automotive ICs in compliance with ISO 26262 (ASIL D).
- Define, implement, and maintain Safety Plans, Safety Concepts, FMEDA, Safety Manuals, and Safety Cases.
- Implement System Element out of context (SEooC), Assumption of Use (AoU) apprach and derive safety goals with ASIL decomposition strategies.
- Drive technical safety architecture definition for digital, analog, and mixed-signal ICs, including design and verification of safety mechanisms (ECC, lockstep CPUs, watchdogs, voltage/clock monitors).
- Perform and lead FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA analyses ensuring ASIL metrics (SPFM, LFM, PMHF) are satisfied.
- Independently conduct Functional Safety Audits, Confirmation Measures, Assessments, and Reviews.
- Collaborate with internal design, verification, and software teams to ensure freedom from interference and safe partitioning of ASIL vs. QM functions.
- Partner with OEMs, Tier 1 customers, and external assessors to address safety issues, support audits, and resolve concerns.
- Perform HW evaluation on non-compliance Ips (internal and external based)
- Support ASPICE Level 3 process development, ensuring alignment of FuSa with broader quality and process frameworks.
- Mentor junior functional safety engineers and help shape best practices across the organization.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Eng., or related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in Semiconductor development, specifically Automotive ICs.
- Proven record of leading functional safety projects independently through ASIL D certification.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 (Part 2–11) and related standards.
- Past involvement in ASPICE Level 3 infrastructure and process development.
- Deep hands-on experience with:
- FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA
- Fault injection testing and safety metrics analysis
- Safety mechanism design and verification
- Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion) and safety analysis tools.
- Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with OEMs, Tier 1s, certification bodies, and cross-functional teams.

## Preferred Skills

- Background in digital/analog/mixed-signal SoC design.
- HW/SW tool evaluation and classification
- Sound knowledge and background in ASPICE (up to level 3) and Cyber Security (ISO/SAE 21434).
- Strong experience in external audits and assessor engagement (e.g., TÜV, Exida and UL).
- Good understanding of Automotive relevant standards and tools i.e., IATF 16949, AEC-Q100, PPAP, APQP and five core Automotive tools.

Personal Skills:

- Excellent communication/documentation skills.
- Attention to details.
- Collaboration across multidisciplinary and international teams.

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
- Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life balance
- Paid parental leave to support you and your family

## 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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