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# Protocol Validation Engineer (Exp 10+ Years) at Ethernovia, Inc.

- **Company:** Ethernovia, Inc.
- **Location:** Pune, India
- **Posted:** 2026-07-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ethernovia/jobs/5193092007

## 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.

Protocol Validation Engineer (Experience: 10+ years only)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Protocol Validation Engineer to design, execute, and drive test coverage across Layer 2/Layer 3 networking and advanced TSN/AVB feature sets for Ethernet switch and NIC silicon. This role spans the full product lifecycle — from early bring-up through pre-production sign-off — and requires close collaboration with firmware, hardware, and systems engineering teams to validate protocol conformance, performance, and interoperability.

## Responsibilities

- Design, build, and execute test plans covering Layer 2 switching (VLANs, MAC learning/forwarding, link aggregation), Layer 3 routing/IP forwarding, and advanced TSN/AVB features, from bring-up through pre-production sign-off.
- Configure and operate commercial network test equipment (e.g., Ixia/Keysight IxNetwork or equivalent) to emulate real-world, multi-device topologies and edge cases.
- Capture, analyze, and root-cause protocol-level issues using packet analysis tools (Wireshark) and structured debug methodology.
- Validate time synchronization, traffic scheduling/shaping, stream reservation, frame preemption, redundancy, and Data Center Bridging (DCB) features against IEEE/AVnu specifications.
- Distinguish DUT issues from test-tool limitations, and drive resolution with vendor support and internal firmware/hardware teams.
- Build and maintain test automation using scripting/REST APIs to scale coverage and reduce manual test cycles.
- Document test topologies, configurations, results, and defects clearly (Jira/Confluence) for cross-team visibility.
- Partner with firmware, hardware, and systems engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

- 10+ years of experience in network test, validation, or systems engineering, ideally on Ethernet switch or NIC silicon.
- Strong general networking foundation across Layer 2 Ethernet switching (VLANs, spanning tree, link aggregation, forwarding/filtering) and Layer 3/IP fundamentals (routing, ARP/ND, IP forwarding, QoS).
- Working knowledge of the AVB/TSN protocol suite — time synchronization, traffic shaping and scheduling, stream reservation, frame preemption, and redundancy — and how these map to real customer use cases (automotive, industrial, pro-AV).
- Hands-on experience with commercial network test platforms (Ixia/Keysight, Spirent, or similar) for protocol conformance and performance testing.
- Strong packet-level debugging skills using Wireshark and Linux-based test environments (linuxptp or equivalent PTP stacks a plus).
- Scripting/automation experience (Python) for test tooling and REST API-driven configuration.
- Excellent troubleshooting instincts and the judgment to isolate whether an issue sits in the DUT, the test tool, or the test methodology itself.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings and drive discussions across firmware, hardware, and vendor teams.

## Nice to Have

- Experience with Data Center Bridging features (PFC, ETS, DCBX).
- Automotive Ethernet or industrial TSN profile experience.
- Pre-silicon emulation or FPGA-based validation experience.
- Familiarity with vendor REST/Python automation frameworks (e.g., RestPy or similar).

## What You'll Get in Return

- Technology Depth and Breadth Expansion: Unparalleled opportunities for technological growth that are hard to find in larger organizations.
- Career Growth: Significant opportunities to grow your career as the company expands.
- Pre-IPO Stock Options: Become a part of our success with pre-IPO stock options.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in networking and embedded systems.
- World-Class Team: Collaborate with highly skilled and passionate professionals.
- Competitive Base Salary: Receive a compensation package that reflects your expertise and contributions.
- Flexible Hours: Enjoy flexibility in your work schedule.

## 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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