Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer

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.

Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer

Summary:

As a Senior ASIC Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of digital SoC verification.

You will work the architects, designers, and SW engineers to plan and execute verification and validation of advanced automotive communication semiconductors and systems.

You will contribute to a positive, trusting, and cohesive working environment based on integrity and strong work ethics.

This position is located in: San Jose, CA Key Qualifications:

BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Minimum 10+ years of ASIC verification experience

Strong understanding of ASIC verification fundamentals and industry standard methodologies

Experience with Verilog/System Verilog, UVM, Python, TCL, C/C++

Experience with the full verification flow, from spec to coverage analysis to gate level sim

Debugging failures in simulation to root cause problems

Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team Additional Success Factors:Experience in any of the following areas:

Networking (Ethernet MAC, PHY, Switching, TCP/IP, security, PCIe and other industry standard protocols)

Video standards, protocols, processing

Digital signal processing filters

Third party IP (SerDes, controllers, processors, etc.)

Modular and Reusable Testbench architecture

Design for re-use of pre and post silicon tests and infrastructure

Automation of testbench creation, tests, regression, or EDA tools

Knowledge of SystemC and/or DPI 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 Salary Range:

The actual offered base salary for U.S. locations will vary depending on factors such as work location, individual qualifications, specializations, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and internal equity. The annual salary range for this position is $200,000 - $300,000. The compensation package will also include incentive compensation in the form of pre-IPO ISO options, in addition to base salary and a full range of medical and other benefits.