Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Principal Embedded Software Engineer at Ethernovia (Pune) leading the architecture, design, implementation, and testing of the software stack for Ethernet networking chips used in software-defined and autonomous vehicles — embedded firmware, kernel/user-mode device drivers, and automated tests, built to automotive functional-safety standards using C/C++.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Pune, India
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Embedded
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science/software or a related field
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in embedded software development
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (architecture, implementation, testing)
- Proficient in C/C++ programming language
- Extensive experience with firmware, preferably for communication devices like Ethernet
- Strong experience with embedded firmware for communication devices
- Proven 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 code practices for code footprint and performance
- Highly self-motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
Nice to have
- Experience in Python
- Simulation and emulation platforms
- GNU or similar compiler and debugging suites
- Embedded programming with communication devices and hardware buses like I2C, SPI, Ethernet, USB
- Building automotive or other safety-critical systems using MISRA, ASPICE, and ISO26262
- Communication protocols like Ethernet MAC, PHY, Switching, TCP/IP, Security, Serdes, PCIe, NTB, SR-IOV
- Video processing standards and protocols
- Code version control and review tools/processes (e.g., Perforce/Git, Swarm)
- Mixed-signal systems (analog, digital, DSP)
- ARM family of processors or similar embedded processors
- Bootloaders like U-Boot or similar
Full 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
- 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.
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
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.