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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.\nPrincipal Robotics Systems Architect\nSummary:\nWork closely with robotics customers and Ethernovia engineering teams to develop optimized system-level connectivity architectures. The role requires a deep understanding of AI compute platforms, cameras, sensors, actuators, distributed processing, and real-time communications. The architect will create practical networking blueprints and reference architectures that help customers accelerate product development.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop end-to-end connectivity architectures for humanoid, mobile, and industrial robots.\nDefine networking solutions connecting AI processors, cameras, sensors, controllers, and distributed computing nodes.\nCreate system-level block diagrams, connectivity blueprints, and reference architectures.\nOptimize designs for bandwidth, latency, determinism, power, cost, and reliability.\nWork directly with robotics OEMs to understand requirements and recommend solutions.\nCollaborate with engineering, product management, and customer-facing teams to accelerate adoption.\nIdentify emerging robotics connectivity requirements and help guide product direction.\nRequired Qualifications\nBS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field.\n10+ years in robotics systems, embedded systems, automotive systems, autonomous platforms, or advanced networking architecture.\nStrong knowledge of robotic systems, sensors, AI compute, and distributed control.\nExperience with high-speed networking, Ethernet, and embedded communication interfaces.\nAbility to develop system-level hardware architectures and technical diagrams.\nUnderstanding of real-time communication, bandwidth, latency, and synchronization.\nExcellent technical communication and customer engagement skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with humanoid, autonomous mobile, or industrial robots.\nBackground in robotics OEMs, autonomous systems, or semiconductor companies.\nFamiliarity with ROS 2, DDS, TSN, and industrial communication protocols.\nKnowledge of high-speed interfaces, physical connectivity, and system integration.\nExperience creating reference designs and supporting customer design wins.\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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