Chief Financial Officer (Semiconductor)

Chief Financial Officer (Semiconductor)

San Jose, CA

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
• September 2023: Continental and Ethernovia Announce Partnership to Develop Automotive Switch in 7nm
• 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.

Chief Financial Officer (Semiconductor)

Summary:

• As CFO, you will be a key member of the executive leadership team, serving as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Directors. You will be responsible for the company's overall financial health, scaling our global financial infrastructure, and architecting the path toward a future public offering (IPO) or significant liquidity event. This is a Hybrid-based position based in San Jose, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Act as a "co-pilot" to the CEO, providing data-driven insights to influence product roadmap, geographic expansion, and go-to-market strategies.
• Capital Strategy & Fundraising: Lead future equity and debt financing rounds. Manage relationships with venture capital firms, private equity, and investment banks.
• Scaling Operations: Build and mentor a world-class finance and accounting team capable of supporting a rapidly growing fabless semiconductor business with complex supply chains and international subsidiaries.
• FP&A & Performance Management: Drive rigorous financial planning and analysis (FP&A), managing burn rates, R&D allocation, and gross margin optimization for semiconductor hardware and software stacks.
• Investor Relations: Craft and communicate the Ethernovia "story" to the investment community, translating technical milestones into financial value drivers.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Establish robust internal controls (SOX readiness), manage global tax strategies, and oversee legal/regulatory compliance for a San Jose-based technology firm.

Required Experience & Skills:

Professional Background

• Semiconductor Industry Veteran: 15+ years of progressive finance leadership, with significant experience in the fabless semiconductor or high-growth hardware technology sector.
• Startup Scaling: Proven track record of taking a company through Series B/C/D stages and scaling revenue from pre-product/early-revenue to significant commercial scale.
• Global Operations: Experience managing complex inventory, supply chain finance, and international entity structures (particularly in Asia and Europe).
• Advanced Education: MBA from a top-tier institution and/or CPA/CFA certification.

Technical Leadership & Skills:

• Capital Markets Savvy: Deep understanding of equity/debt instruments and experience navigating the due diligence process for sophisticated institutional investors.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the nuances of Ethernet networking, AI workloads, and automotive tier-1/OEM sales cycles.
• Systems Thinker: Experience implementing and optimizing ERP and CRM systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) to support high-growth environments.

Nice to Have (The "Competitive Advantage") :

• Public Market Experience: Direct experience leading a technology company through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or serving as a high-level finance executive (VP Finance/Controller) in a public company.
• SEC Reporting: Strong familiarity with SEC reporting requirements, GAAP compliance for public entities, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) implementation.
• Automotive Industry Exposure: Experience dealing with the long-term design-in cycles and rigorous quality standards (ISO 26262) of the automotive sector.

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 $250,000 - $320,000. The compensation package will also include incentive compensation in the form of pre-IPO ISO options, as well as eligibility for performance bonuses, in addition to base salary and a full range of medical and other benefits.

* Principals Only (No Agencies)

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