Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer (Device Drivers)

Location:

• Multiple Positions in Canada
• 100% Remote work
• Preference for those in or adjacent to Eastern Time Zone

Summary:

You will be responsible for the Ethernovia’s Networking devices software stack development this may include Embedded Firmware, kernel/user mode device drivers, stack extensions, debug, and test utilities as well as automated unit/system testing. The drivers will integrate with the Communication Stack of a Linux and AUTOSAR Stack. The device drivers will allow the User application, Middleware and Operating system to take full advantage of the feature rich hardware. As for the firmware it configures, controls, and monitors the communication device and interacts with the host system via device drivers to expose hardware features of the devices. Firmware code may also run as a standalone library within the device driver itself

As a part of the Software team, you will be responsible for architecture, design, implementation, testing, and integration of the device drivers rolled into Ethernovia’s SDK. These drivers are built ground-up for safety critical automotive application.

Also, we build products with strict adherence to Functional Safety and hence every team member is required to fit into a culture of safety and best development practices.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Software or related field.
• Work Experience: 6+ years
• Strong understanding of Software Development lifecycle including Architecture, Implementation and Testing fundamentals.
• Proficient in C/C++ Programming Language. Experience in Python is a plus.

• Experience with Software Device Drivers, preferably for communication devices like Ethernet.
• Deep understanding of Operating Systems, Kernel, Platform/Device drivers, preferably Linux Operating System, QNX or Real Time Operating System.
• Experience with integration and testing with Operating System Device Driver Interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with Hardware, preferably communication devices.
• For Firmware role:
• Experience with Firmware, preferably for communication devices like Ethernet.
• Experience with Embedded firmware, preferably for communication devices like Ethernet.
• 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.

Nice to Have Experience with

• AUTOSAR Communication Stack
• MCAL
• Experience with simulation and emulation platforms.
• GNU or similar compiler, debugging suite.
• Embedded programming, preferably with communication devices and hardware buses like I2C, SPI, Ethernet, USB.
• Building Automotive or other safety critical systems using qualification methods/processes like MISRA, ASPICE and ISO26262.
• Communication/networking 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 like Perforce/Git, Swarm.
• Build systems like Yocto.
• High performance drivers and test tools preferably networking and communications.
• Virtualization and virtualized device drivers
• 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-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication/documentation skills.
• Attention to details.

What you’ll get in return:

• 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

Salary Range:

• The actual offered base salary for Canadian locations will vary depending on factors such as work location, individual qualifications, specializations, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case. The annual salary range for this position is $175,000 - $240,000. 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.

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: Canada - Remote

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) apprach 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

• 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

Salary Range:

• The actual offered base salary will vary depending on factors such as work location, individual qualifications, specializations, years of experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and internal equity. The annual salary range for this position is $140,000 CAD - $200,000 CAD. 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.

#LI-Remote

Ethernovia Canada was established in Feb. 2020 with Senior Digital, Analog, and Software Engineers. Start remote with a hybrid remote/in-person flexibility in the future. Ideally you would be close enough to attend in-person meetings and work at least part time on site when the planned office in the greater Toronto/Markham area is opened. Fully remote applicants will also be considered. We have multiple international locations enabling us to pull in leading talent in various required disciplines so virtual communication is commonplace. 

Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer

Summary:  

• As a Senior ASIC Design 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: Canada - Remote

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

#LI-Remote