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Pune, Maharashtra, India
Onsite
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 has been recognized in EE Times' prestigious list of the Top 100 Startups for 2025.
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.
Are you an accomplished Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for architecting complex systems and a deep understanding of networking technologies? Ethernovia is looking for an Embedded Architecture Software Engineer to drive the development of our cutting-edge networking device software stack. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our technology, contribute to safety-critical automotive applications, and significantly expand your technical expertise within a rapidly growing company in Pune.
As an Embedded Architecture Software Engineer, you will be pivotal in defining and developing the core software for Ethernovia's networking devices. Your work will directly influence the functionality, performance, and safety of our hardware, particularly within the demanding automotive sector. We are deeply committed to functional safety and best development practices, and we expect every team member to embody this commitment.
Lead the architecture, design, implementation, testing, and integration of Ethernovia's networking device software stack. This includes Embedded Firmware, kernel/user mode device drivers, stack extensions, debug, and test utilities, as well as automated unit/system testing.
Architect and develop device drivers that enable user applications, middleware, and operating systems to fully leverage our feature-rich hardware.
Design, develop, and optimize firmware that configures, controls, and monitors communication devices, interacting with host systems via device drivers to expose hardware features. This may also involve developing standalone firmware libraries within device drivers.
Ensure the firmware is built from the ground up for safety-critical automotive applications, adhering to stringent functional safety standards.
Actively champion and implement a culture of safety and best development practices, ensuring all architectural decisions and code implementations meet rigorous quality and compliance standards.
Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Software or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in embedded software architecture and development.
Software Development Lifecycle: A strong and demonstrable understanding of the complete Software Development Lifecycle, with an emphasis on Architecture, Implementation, and Testing fundamentals.
Programming Expertise: Proficient in C/C++ Programming Language. Experience in Python is a plus.
Firmware Development: Extensive experience with Firmware, preferably for communication devices like Ethernet.
Embedded Systems: Strong experience with Embedded firmware, particularly for communication devices like Ethernet.
Integration & Testing: Proven experience with the integration and testing of firmware and low-level code.
Hardware Interaction: Hands-on experience with hardware and embedded processors, preferably for communication devices.
Code Optimization: Expertise in efficient code practices for code footprint and performance.
Simulation and emulation platforms.
GNU or similar compiler and debugging suites.
Embedded programming, preferably with communication devices and hardware buses like I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and USB.
Building Automotive or other safety-critical systems using qualification methods/processes like MISRA, ASPICE, and ISO26262.
Communication protocols like Ethernet MAC, PHY, Switching, TCP/IP, Security, Serdes, PCIe, NTB, and SR-IOV.
Video processing standards and protocols.
Code Version Control and Review tools/processes (e.g., Perforce/Git, Swarm).
Mixed-Signal systems (Analog, Digital, Digital Signal Processing (DSP)).
ARM family of processors or similar embedded processors.
Bootloaders like uboot or similar.
Self-Motivation: Highly self-motivated and capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Communication: Excellent communication and documentation skills, crucial for architectural discussions and design specifications.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work, especially in architectural design and safety-critical implementations.
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.