Principal Functional Safety Engineer

Ethernovia; Pune District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre IPO stock options

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible vacation time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ethernovia in Pune, India is seeking a Senior Staff / Principal Functional Safety Engineer (Automotive ICs). You will lead ISO 26262 ASIL‑D safety programs across the full IC lifecycle, coordinating with OEMs, Tier 1s, and safety assessors.

The role demands 8+ years in semiconductor automotive, hands‑on FMEA/FMFD/FTA work, and ASPICE Level 3 process development to ensure robust safety architecture and verification.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end functional safety activities for Automotive ICs in ISO 26262 (ASIL D).
• Define, implement, and maintain Safety Plans, Safety Concepts, FMEDA, and Safety Cases.
• Drive safety architecture definition for digital/analog/mixed‑signal ICs and verification.
• Conduct FMEA, FMEDA, FTA analyses and ensure ASIL metrics are satisfied.
• Perform Functional Safety Audits, confirmation measures, assessments, and reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure safety partitioning and freedom from interference.
• Engage with OEMs/Tier 1s and external assessors to address safety concerns.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety-oriented mindset

Education

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

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Safety analysis tools

Job 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.

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.

Location: 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, lock‑step 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

• Background in digital/analog/mixed‑signal SoC design.
• 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

• Excellent communication/documentation skills.
• Attention to details.
• Collaboration across multidisciplinary and international teams.

What You Can Expect from Ethernovia

• Technology depth and breadth expansion that can’t be found in a large company.
• Opportunity to grow your career as the company grows.
• Pre IPO stock options.
• Cutting edge technology.
• World class team.
• Competitive base salary.
• Flexible hours.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees.
• Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family.