Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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
• Ethernovia Raises $64 Million to Accelerate the Revolution of Vehicle Networks | Business Wire 
  • (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
• January 2024: Our CEO Ramin Shirani Named MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards Winner (ethernovia.com) 
• September 2023: Continental and Ethernovia Announce Partnership to Develop Automotive Switch in 7nm
 - Ethernovia
• Connected Car News: Helios, Continental, Ethernovia, Avanci, BMW, Mapbox, Porsche, SEMA, Honda, UltraSense, Flex Logix, Diodes Inc., Garmin, Toyota & Caruso | auto connected car news

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.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (5-8 Years of Exp)

Engineering • Full-Time • Pune, Maharashtra, India (Hybrid)

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be responsible for the Embedded Firmware for Ethernovia’s Networking devices. This responsibility includes developing firmware that configures, controls, and monitors the communication device and interacts with the host system via device drivers to expose hardware features of the devices.

As a part of the Software team, you will be responsible for architecture, design, implementation, testing, and integration of firmware rolled into Ethernovia’s SDK. This firmware is built ground-up for safety-critical automotive applications.

We build products with strict adherence to Functional Safety, and every team member is required to embrace a culture of safety and best development practices.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience. (5-8 Years only)
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle including architecture, implementation, and testing fundamentals.
• Proficient in C/C++; experience with Python is a plus.
• Experience with firmware development, preferably for communication devices such as Ethernet.
• Experience with integration and testing of firmware and low-level code.
• Hands-on experience with hardware and embedded processors, preferably for communication devices.
• Expertise in efficient coding practices for code footprint and performance optimization.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with simulation and emulation platforms.
• Familiarity with GNU or similar compiler and debugging suites.
• Embedded programming with communication devices and hardware buses such as I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and USB.
• Experience building automotive or safety-critical systems using qualification methods and processes such as MISRA, ASPICE, and ISO 26262.
• Knowledge of communication protocols including Ethernet MAC, PHY, Switching, TCP/IP, Security, SerDes, PCIe, NTB, and SR-IOV.
• Code version control and review tools/processes such as Perforce/Git and Swarm.
• Automation and DevOps tools such as Jenkins.
• Mixed-signal systems experience including Analog, Digital, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
• Familiarity with ARM processor families or similar embedded processors.
• Experience with bootloaders such as U-Boot or similar.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

✓  Technology depth & breadth expansion

✓  Career growth alongside company growth

✓  Pre-IPO stock options

✓  Cutting-edge technology

✓  World-class team

✓  Competitive salary & flexible hours