Embedded Software Engineer (WiFi)

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.

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