Description
About the Business Unit:
Ceva is at the forefront of the Smart Edge revolution, with innovative state-of-the-art Silicon and Software solutions that enable products to Connect, Sense and Infer.
Our advanced wireless technologies, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, and Cellular IoT, are integrated into over a Billion devices annually.
We are offering you a unique opportunity to shape and make a great impact on the roadmap of connected devices.
About the Role:
As a Wi-Fi Validation Team Leader, you will own the end-to-end validation of cutting-edge Wi-Fi IPs, driving system-level quality from architecture to certification.
You will combine deep technical expertise with hands-on team leadership, mentoring engineers, setting validation strategies, and ensuring our solutions meet the highest industry standards.
Responsibilities:
Lead system-level validation activities for Wi-Fi IPs on real-time platforms, from requirements definition to execution and coverage assessment.
Ensure validation quality aligned with Wi-Fi Alliance Certification, customer tape-out milestones, and system performance objectives.
Drive cross-functional collaboration across HW, FW, SW, and system teams to trace and resolve complex technical issues.
Mentor and develop validation engineers, while leading team planning, execution, and performance tracking.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience building and working within validation environments, including Python, Linux, and scripting tools
- Good understanding of Wi-Fi or similar wireless communication systems
- Proven experience in system-level or IP validation (wireless or embedded systems) with strong debugging and problem-solving skills across HW/SW layers
- Strong communication and ability to work in cross-functional, international teams, fluent in English
- Previous experience in technical leadership or team lead role
- Engineering degree in computer science, electronics, or embedded systems with 7+ years of experience.
Advantages:
- Background in Interoperability or Certification testing
- Exposure to FPGA-based validation
- Advanced debugging skills across hardware, RTL, firmware, and software layers
- Experience in supporting and facing customers