AI NPU VLSI - Senior Team Lead

You will drive the development of robust, scalable, and efficient VLSI design, working closely with global Architecture, hardware simulator and Software teams to shape Ceva’s next generation of AI solutions.
We are looking for an exceptional hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, proven experience leading VLSI Front-End Design engineers, and a track record of delivering complex, state-of-the-art products on time and in production ready quality.
The ideal candidate is execution-driven, innovative, and passionate about building high-performing teams and cutting-edge AI technology.
Responsibilities
Manage and lead a group of Front-End Design engineers.
Be accountable for the team’s development lifecycle, including architecture, development, validation, and release, focusing on meeting PPAA targets.
Lead development of advanced VLSI Ips for AI processors, DSP and HW accelerators while continuing pushing the VLSI design methodologies, procedures, sign off and AI tools assimilation to its next level.
Support system bring-up, debugging, and customer-facing activities when needed
דרישות התפקיד
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Verilog/SV and Front-End design development.
• 3+ years leading wide teams of engineers.
• Experience managing multiple I/F with different groups within the company.
• Strong understanding of HW/SW interaction and system architecture.
• Superb knowledge in VLSI development on all if its aspects – VLSI Design, Verification, CAD, Emulation and Back end facing incredible challenges in PPAA targets.
Advantage:
• Experience with successful Tape out from architecture to tape out.
• Background in VLSI development, validation, CAD automation, and Backend closer.
• Familiarity with AI / Neural Networks / Generative AI workloads.
• Experience working with SW / hardware simulator / Architecture teams.
• M.Sc. or higher degree.