Software Simulation Developer

3/17/2026

The role involves designing and developing a Neural Network Processor (NPU) simulator in collaboration with architecture, algorithms, system, and hardware teams. Responsibilities also include creating simulation software solutions that enable customers to efficiently run advanced AI networks on Ceva's NPU simulation.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

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About The Company

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.

About the Role

About the AI Division:

The AI Division is a unique and dedicated group within Ceva, driving innovation in Machine Learning and Generative AI architectures for edge devices and cloud inference.

Our R&D domains span Neural Network Processors (NPU), Vision DSPs, and advanced AI algorithms for applications across smartphones, tablets, automotive, surveillance cameras and many more edge AI systems.

We combine cutting-edge hardware IP design with embedded software and system-level solutions, enabling the next generation of intelligent and energy-efficient devices.

About the Role:

In this role, you will learn and deeply understand the AI fundamentals and create tools that simulate Ceva’s AI neural network processor implementation.

In addition, you will perform in-depth analysis and optimization to the simulator, to ensure simulator performance and accuracy for various Ceva ‘s processors architectures.

The project is using C/C++ OOP as main development language as well as python for AI neural network.

Development platforms are Linux and Windows based.

Responsibilities:

Taking part of innovative, agile, top-notch Software organization, designing Neural Network Processor (NPU) simulator in close collaboration with the architecture, algorithms, system and hardware teams.

Design and develop simulation software solutions allowing Ceva customers to run most advanced AI networks efficiently on Ceva NPU software simulation.

Requirements

B.Sc/M.Sc. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
3 years of hands-on C++ software engineering
Experience in C/C++ programming in Windows environment
Enthusiastic about ML, AI and Computer Vision
Experience in developing complex embedded software systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Good ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
Independent and self-motivated
Fluent English both verbal and written is a MUST

Advantage:

Experience in Python
Experience in deploying AI/ML models
Experience in deploying a simulator for hardware
Experience development in Linux

Key Skills

C++OOPPythonLinuxWindowsSimulationNPUAIMachine LearningComputer VisionEmbedded SoftwareProblem-SolvingCommunicationTime Management