Manager-Quality Assurance (Silicon Experienced)

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. Job Title: Manager- Quality Assurance (Silicon Experienced) Location : Pune / Hybrid Silicon-based quality Assurance experience is mandatory Job Summary The Director of Quality Assurance (Software) is a senior executive leader responsible for defining, governing, and advancing the organization’s enterprise software quality strategy. With 10+ years of experience, this role provides strategic oversight across quality engineering, test automation, API testing, compliance, and continuous improvement to ensure the delivery of secure, reliable, and scalable software products. Experience in the automotive software domain (e.g., embedded systems, connected vehicles, infotainment, ADAS, AUTOSAR, or mobility platforms) is considered a strong plus. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Quality Strategy & Governance • Define and own the long-term enterprise software quality vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives. • Establish and govern quality management systems, standards, and policies across enterprise and product platforms. Software Quality Assurance & Automation • Provide executive oversight of all testing activities including functional, regression, integration, system, performance, security, and User Acceptance testing • Contribute to enterprise test automation strategy, • Ensure automated test suites are scalable, maintainable, and integrated into CI/CD pipelines. • Promote shift-left and quality engineering practices across Agile and DevOps teams. Test Planning & Test Case Governance • Define enterprise-level test planning frameworks for Semiconductor, Automotive API. • Ensure test plans include scope, objectives, environments, entry/exit criteria, dependencies, and risk assessments. • Establish standards for test case and API test design ensuring traceability, reusability, and automation readiness. • Review release readiness and provide quality sign-off for major product releases. • Validate data integrity, interoperability, and backward compatibility across systems. • Exposure with Cybersecurity is plus. Compliance, Risk & Regulatory Oversight • Automotive domain exposure may include compliance with ISO 26262, ASPICE, ISO 9001 or related standards. • Lead audit readiness, regulatory inspections, and quality risk mitigation initiatives. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defect leakage and improve automation ROI. • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) programs HARA/TARA. • Champion modern testing approaches, including automation optimization and API-driven testing. Customer Experience & Product Excellence • Monitor customer feedback, production incidents, and quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities. • Ensure customer-centric quality outcomes such as reliability, usability, performance, and safety. Leadership & Organizational Development • Lead, mentor, and develop senior QA leaders, automation architects, and global QA teams. • Build scalable QA organizations capable of supporting enterprise, cloud, and automotive platforms. • Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous learning. Communication & Analytics • Present quality performance, automation coverage, Test Results, and risk assessments to executive leadership and the board. • Define enterprise QA KPIs and dashboards using test management, CI/CD. • Leverage analytics and business intelligence tools to support data-driven decisions. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field • 10+ years of progressive experience in software quality assurance and quality engineering. (Embedded systems experience is must). • Strong experience with: Automation Test Framework, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Deep understanding of SDLC, Agile, and enterprise QA governance. • Experience in the automotive software domain (embedded systems, connected vehicles, ADAS, infotainment, mobility platforms). • Familiarity with automotive quality standards such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 9001. • Knowledge of performance, security, and safety-critical testing. What You'll Get in Return: • Technology Depth and Breadth Expansion: Unparalleled opportunities for technological growth that are hard to find in larger organizations. • Career Growth: Significant opportunities to grow your career as the company expands. • Pre-IPO Stock Options: Become a part of our success with pre-IPO stock options. • Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in networking and embedded systems. • World-Class Team: Collaborate with highly skilled and passionate professionals. • Competitive Base Salary: Receive a compensation package that reflects your expertise and contributions. • Flexible Hours: Enjoy flexibility in your work schedule.