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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.
Within the Wireless Internet of Things Business Unit (WIoT BU), we are offering you a unique opportunity to shape the future of connected devices. Our advanced wireless technologies, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, and 5G Cellular IoT, are integrated into over a Billion devices annually.
About the Role:
We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our Wi-Fi software team in Sophia Antipolis. In this role, you will contribute to the development of next-generation connectivity solutions for CEVA’s turnkey IP platforms.
You will focus on low-level C development for wireless communication modules and subsystems, and particularly on Wi-Fi and 802.11 MAC-level features. Your work will include firmware design and optimization, system-level architecture, and development of tools and drivers for macOS platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze Wi-Fi standard specifications and translate protocol requirements into robust software implementations.
Design and implement connectivity features, platform drivers, and development tools in C.
Integrate software components into embedded platforms and validate functionality on hardware targets.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across software layers with maintainable and efficient solutions.
Provide clear documentation of software architecture, APIs, and integration guidelines.
Support internal application teams and customers by analyzing issues and delivering timely fixes.
Drive continuous improvement of the development environment by adopting new technologies and enhancing tools and processes.
Requirements- Engineer or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, embedded systems or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded Software development.
- Proficiency in Software Development in C/C++, Linux & Embedded Oses
- Strong technical background and hands-on experience in wireless networking, particularly in WiFi protocols (802.11 standards), MAC/PHY layers, and system-level software design
- Knowledge of the Software development flow, from requirements to implementation and testing
- Hands-on Software debugging on various environment (Simulation/FPGA/SoC)
- Effective communication skills and a strong ability to collaborate with others and work autonomously in your field
- Good communication skills in English
Advantages:
- Bare-metal programming with associated testing
- Experience with integration of wireless communication protocols and application (WLAN, Bluetooth, UWB, Cellular etc.)
- Experience in Radio drivers’ development for ASIC
- Knowledge in Python programming language
Skills Required
- Engineer or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, embedded systems or related field
- 5+ years of experience in embedded Software development
- Proficiency in Software Development in C/C++, Linux & Embedded Oses
- Strong technical background in wireless networking and WiFi protocols
- Knowledge of the Software development flow from requirements to testing
- Hands-on Software debugging on various environments
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate
- Good communication skills in English
What We Do
Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time. With more than 20 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today’s most advanced smart edge products – from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra–low–power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva’s IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.
