Validation Team lead

Ceva, Inc.; Valbonne; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ceva, Inc. is seeking a Wi-Fi Validation Team Leader in France to own end-to-end validation of Wi-Fi IPs on real-time platforms. You will lead a small team, define validation strategies, and ensure robust system-level quality from architecture to certification.

The role requires hands-on validation experience, strong debugging across HW/SW, and proven leadership in cross-functional environments. English fluency and 7+ years in the field are expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in validation for embedded systems or wireless domains.
• Engineering degree in computer science, electronics, or embedded systems.
• Fluent in English with cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsabilités

• 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 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.

Connaissances

Python

Linux

Scripting

Wi‑Fi systems

Team leadership

Validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Formation

Engineering degree in CS/Electronics/Embedded

Outils

FPGA-based validation

RTL debugging

HW/SW debugging

Description du poste

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