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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. \nEthernovia'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:\nEthernovia Raises Over $90 Million Series B to Scale Leading-Edge Autonomy and Physical AI Networking Chips\n 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)\n\nEthernovia has been recognized in EE Times' prestigious list of the Top 100 Startups for 2025.\nMarch 2026: Ethernovia Announces HSB-Enabled Networking Board for NVIDIA Holoscan Platforms\nJanuary 2024: Our CEO Ramin Shirani Named MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards Winner (ethernovia.com) \nSeptember 2023: Continental and Ethernovia Announce Partnership to Develop Automotive Switch in 7nm - Ethernovia\nConnected Car News: Helios, Continental, Ethernovia, Avanci, BMW, Mapbox, Porsche, SEMA, Honda, UltraSense, Flex Logix, Diodes Inc., Garmin, Toyota & Caruso | auto connected car news\nWith talented employees on 4 continents, we have filed 50+ patents to date.\nJoin 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.\nLead Systems/DSP Engineer\nSummary:\nWe are seeking a seasoned DSP / System Architect to lead the design of next-generation high-speed (25G+) physical layer (PHY). In this role, you will define and drive the end-to-end DSP architecture, from system-level modeling through silicon validation, enabling highly optimized, low-power, and high-performance transceiver implementations.\nThis is a high-impact technical leadership role at the intersection of signal processing, mixed-signal design, and system architecture. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate advanced algorithms into robust, production-ready silicon.\nKey Responsibilities\nSystem Architecture & Technical Leadership\n Define and own the DSP/system architecture for high-speed transceivers, balancing power, performance, and silicon area\nDrive key architectural decisions across DSP, analog front-end, and system partitioning\nLead system-level trade-offs and provide technical direction across the organization\nModeling & Algorithm Development\nDevelop and maintain high-fidelity system models of complete transceivers using MATLAB, Simulink, Python, and/or C++\nDesign, evaluate, and optimize advanced equalization techniques, including FFE, DFE and MLSD\nArchitect robust Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) solutions with wide frequency acquisition range and very low phase noise\nDevelop efficient and advance echo cancellation algorithms for full-duplex high-speed links optimizing for power and silicon area\nDesign adaptive DSP algorithms with strong focus on rate of convergence, robustness, and implementation efficiency\nDevelop channel model including nonlinear effects and complex noise sources\nSystem Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration\nTranslate system-level requirements into block-level specifications (AFE, ADC/DAC, PLL, DSP blocks, etc.)\nCollaborate closely with analog, RTL, and physical design teams to ensure accurate and efficient implementation\nEnsure alignment between algorithm models and hardware realization\nSilicon Validation & Productization\nDrive pre-silicon to post-silicon correlation, ensuring models accurately predict silicon behavior\nDefine and support silicon bring-up, characterization, and debugging\nEstablish lab validation methodologies and support compliance testing and performance benchmarking\nContribute to system-level bring-up and production ramp readiness\nQualifications\nRequired\nMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline\n10+ years of experience in DSP/system architecture for high-speed communication systems\n Deep expertise in digital communications theory including advanced, efficient and adaptive equalization and echo cancellation algorithms, CDR algorithms, phase noise characterization and loop dynamic analysis, channel modeling and nonlinear effects\nStrong hands-on experience with system modeling tools (MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++)\nSolid understanding of mixed-signal design fundamentals, including ADC/DAC architectures, PLL behavior and phase noise analysis, channel and analog front-end modeling including non-idealities\nProven track record of driving complex systems from concept to silicon\nPreferred\nExperience in designing high-speed IEEE 802.3 transceivers for automotive, robotics and data center applications over both optical and copper channels\nPrior technical leadership or mentoring experience\nWhat You Can Expect From Ethernovia:\nTechnology depth and breadth expansion that can’t be found in a large company\nOpportunity to grow your career as the company grows\nPre IPO stock options\nCutting edge technology\nWorld class team\nCompetitive base salary\nFlexible hours\nMedical, dental and vision insurance for employees\nSalary Range:\nThe actual offered base salary for U.S. locations will vary depending on factors such as work location, individual qualifications, specializations, years of experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and internal equity. 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