Principal Functional Safety Engineer

Ethernovia, Inc.

Pune District

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pre IPO stock options

Flexible hours

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible vacation time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ethernovia, Inc. is seeking a Principal Functional Safety Engineer based in Pune, India. The ideal candidate will lead functional safety activities for Automotive ICs, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 standards. This position requires over 8 years of semiconductor experience and a proven track record in ASIL D certification.

Join a team committed to innovation in packet processor-centric networking solutions, enjoy competitive compensation, flexible hours, and benefits including pre-IPO shares and medical insurance.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in Semiconductor development, specifically Automotive ICs.
Proven record of leading functional safety projects independently through ASIL D certification.
Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 and related standards.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end functional safety activities for Automotive ICs in compliance with ISO 26262 (ASIL D).
Define, implement, and maintain Safety Plans, Safety Concepts, and Safety Cases.
Collaborate with design, verification, and software teams to ensure safe partitioning.

Skills

FMEA

Functional safety project management

ISO 26262 standards

ASPICE Level 3 process development

Safety mechanism design and verification

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Job description

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:

(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.

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 Functional Safety Engineer - Semiconductor (Automotive, ISO 26262 ASIL D / ASPICE 3)

Summary

We are looking for a well-rounded Senior Staff / Principal level Functional Safety Engineer with 8+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry to lead and drive Automotive IC products to achieve ISO 26262 functional safety compliance at ASIL D. The ideal candidate has a solid track record of independently managing safety projects through successful certification and brings strong knowledge of ASPICE Level 3 process development.

This role will be a hands-on technical leader, ensuring safety compliance across the full IC lifecycle, conducting audits and assessments, and serving as the primary point of contact for safety-related concerns with OEMs, Tier 1 customers, and partners.

This position is located in Pune, India (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end functional safety activities for Automotive ICs in compliance with ISO 26262 (ASIL D).
Define, implement, and maintain Safety Plans, Safety Concepts, FMEDA, Safety Manuals, and Safety Cases.
Implement System Element out of context (SEooC), Assumption of Use (AoU) approach and derive safety goals with ASIL decomposition strategies.
Drive technical safety architecture definition for digital, analog, and mixed-signal ICs, including design and verification of safety mechanisms (ECC, lockstep CPUs, watchdogs, voltage/clock monitors).
Perform and lead FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA analyses ensuring ASIL metrics (SPFM, LFM, PMHF) are satisfied.
Independently conduct Functional Safety Audits, Confirmation Measures, Assessments, and Reviews.
Collaborate with internal design, verification, and software teams to ensure freedom from interference and safe partitioning of ASIL vs. QM functions.
Partner with OEMs, Tier 1 customers, and external assessors to address safety issues, support audits, and resolve concerns.
Perform HW evaluation on non-compliance Ips (internal and external based).
Support ASPICE Level 3 process development, ensuring alignment of FuSa with broader quality and process frameworks.
Mentor junior functional safety engineers and help shape best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Eng., or related discipline.
8+ years of experience in Semiconductor development, specifically Automotive ICs.
Proven record of leading functional safety projects independently through ASIL D certification.
Strong knowledge of ISO 26262 (Part 2–11) and related standards.
Past involvement in ASPICE Level 3 infrastructure and process development.
Deep hands-on experience with:
FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, DFA
Fault injection testing and safety metrics analysis
Safety mechanism design and verification
Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion) and safety analysis tools.
Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with OEMs, Tier 1s, certification bodies, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

HW/SW tool evaluation and classification
Sound knowledge and background in ASPICE (up to level 3) and Cyber Security (ISO/SAE 21434).
Strong experience in external audits and assessor engagement (e.g., TÜV, Exida and UL).
Good understanding of Automotive relevant standards and tools i.e., IATF 16949, AEC-Q100, PPAP, APQP and five core Automotive tools.

Personal Skills