Embedded Software Team Leader

About the role

In this role, as Embedded Software Team Leader, you will lead a team owning a key part of Ceva's NPU AI software stack, a complex, multi‑layered system spanning the Host (SDK, runtime, APIs, and UMD/KMD drivers) and the NPU IP (embedded firmware). Reporting to the AI Software SDK Senior Team Leader, you will guide a team of creative and result‑oriented engineers to design and implement software that enables smooth connectivity between the NPU and Host CPU.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Embedded Software engineering team, ensuring high performance and productivity.
• Own the design, development, and implementation of your component within Ceva's NPU AI software stack, aligned with the AI Software SDK group's technical strategy, architecture, and roadmap and its automated CI and release process.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate solutions and provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development of team members.
• Collaborate globally with architects, hardware teams, NPU teams, and other developer groups.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Software Team Leader.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on software engineering with strong C/C++ in embedded/firmware domains (drivers, RTOS).
• Experience in developing complex embedded software systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• C/C++ programming
• Embedded firmware development
• Device drivers
• Real‑time operating systems (RTOS)
• AI compiler/runtime frameworks (TVM, MLIR, IREE)
• Machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, TFLite)