Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Ethernovia is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge networking device software for automotive applications. This role involves designing, implementing, and testing core software, including embedded firmware, kernel/user mode device drivers, and stack extensions. The engineer will contribute to safety-critical automotive applications, ensuring robust and reliable software while adhering to stringent functional safety standards. The company is transforming in-vehicle networks with end-to-end Ethernet systems for autonomous driving and EVs.

Must Have

• Lead architecture, design, implementation, testing, and integration of networking device software stack.
• Develop embedded firmware for communication devices, interacting with host systems.
• Design and implement device drivers for user applications and operating systems.
• Develop and implement automated unit and system tests.
• Contribute to firmware for safety-critical automotive applications, adhering to functional safety standards.
• Proficient in C/C++ Programming Language.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in embedded software development.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle.
• Extensive experience with Firmware, preferably for communication devices like Ethernet.
• Strong experience with Embedded firmware, particularly for communication devices like Ethernet.
• Proven experience with integration and testing of firmware and low-level code.
• Hands-on experience with hardware and embedded processors.
• Expertise in efficient code practices for code footprint and performance.

Good to Have

• Experience with simulation and emulation platforms.
• Experience with GNU or similar compiler and debugging suites.
• Embedded programming with hardware buses like I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and USB.
• Building Automotive or safety-critical systems using qualification methods/processes like MISRA, ASPICE, and ISO26262.
• Experience with communication protocols like Ethernet MAC, PHY, Switching, TCP/IP, Security, Serdes, PCIe, NTB, and SR-IOV.
• Experience with video processing standards and protocols.
• Experience with Code Version Control and Review tools/processes (e.g., Perforce/Git, Swarm).
• Experience with Mixed-Signal systems (Analog, Digital, Digital Signal Processing (DSP)).
• Experience with ARM family of processors or similar embedded processors.
• Experience with Bootloaders like uboot or similar.
• Python programming experience.

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunities for unparalleled technological growth.
• Significant career growth opportunities.
• Pre-IPO stock options.
• Work with cutting-edge technology.
• Collaborate with a world-class team.
• Competitive base salary.
• Flexible hours.

About Ethernovia, Inc.

Ethernovia is fundamentally changing how cars of the future are built by unifying in-vehicle networks into an end-to-end Ethernet system. Founded in 2018, we’re inventing the future of automobile’s communication! We are transforming automobiles’ communication network to enable the autonomous driving, electrical vehicle (EV) and software defined revolutions. Our breakthrough compute, communication, and software virtualization ushers in a new era of car connectivity and capabilities. We bring together, accelerate, and unify the car’s cameras/sensors, compute, and outside world to enable new advanced driver assistance features and services.

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 $64m in Series A funding. (Ethernovia Raises $64 Million to Accelerate the Revolution of Vehicle Networks | Business Wire)

. Our financial backers include Porsche SE, Qualcomm, AMD, and Western Digital

Ethernovia has been recognized in EE Times' prestigious list of the Top 100 Startups for 2025.

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

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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 mobility. 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 their design from concept to silicon to their next car.

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Are you a seasoned Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for networking and a drive for technical excellence? Ethernovia is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of our cutting-edge networking device software stack. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a world-class team, work with cutting-edge technology, and expand your technical expertise in a fast-growing company.

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will be a key player in designing, implementing, and testing the core software for Ethernovia's networking devices. Your work will directly impact the functionality and performance of our hardware, particularly in safety-critical automotive applications. We foster a culture of safety and best development practices, and we expect every team member to embrace this commitment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the architecture, design, implementation, testing, and integration of Ethernovia's networking device software stack, including Embedded Firmware, kernel/user mode device drivers, stack extensions, debug, and test utilities.
• Develop 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.
• Design and implement device drivers that enable user applications, middleware, and operating systems to fully leverage our feature-rich hardware.
• Develop and implement automated unit and system tests to ensure robust and reliable software.
• Contribute to the development of firmware built from the ground up for safety-critical automotive applications, adhering to stringent functional safety standards.
• Actively participate in a culture of safety and best development practices, ensuring all work meets rigorous quality and compliance standards.

What You Bring:

Technical Qualifications:

• 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 development.
• Software Development Lifecycle: Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle, including 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 and performance.

Nice-to-Have Experience with:

• 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.

Soft Skills:

• Self-Motivation: Highly self-motivated and capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Communication: Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work.

What You'll Get in Return:

• Technology Depth and Breadth Expansion: Opportunities for unparalleled technological growth that can't be found 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