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Ceva, Inc.
Ceva, Inc.
201 – 500 Employees
AutomotiveLogisticsManufacturing
Ceva, Inc. develops semiconductor and software intellectual property for smart edge devices that need reliable connectivity, sensing, and on-device inference. Its portfolio includes DSP cores, deep-learning technology, communication processors, and wireless solutions used across consumer IoT, mobile, automotive, and other connected applications. With more than three decades of experience, the company supports chip and product developers through licensed IP deployed in billions of chips worldwide.
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Director of Semiconductor IP Licensing (Hybrid, Bristol)

Lead Ceva’s semiconductor IP licensing strategy and monetization efforts. Negotiate global agreements with manufacturers, fabless companies, and system integrators.

GBUnited KingdomHybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredDirector

Description

  • Own the strategy and execution of Ceva’s semiconductor intellectual property licensing portfolio
  • Lead complex product and commercial contract negotiations with semiconductor manufacturers, fabless companies, and system integrators
  • Partner with Product Divisions, Sales, Finance, and Legal to increase revenue from the IP portfolio
  • Assess licensing opportunities, renewals, expansions, and emerging use cases
  • Contribute to IP valuation, competitive assessments, and market positioning
  • Create licensing and pricing models that support profitable, sustainable growth
  • Develop and maintain commercial proposal and license agreement templates
  • Guide global Sales through complex commercial and legal negotiations from proposal to closing
  • Oversee the contract lifecycle following deal completion
  • Coordinate contract reporting, compliance, and enforcement with Sales, Finance, and Legal

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, business, or law
  • At least 10 years of experience in the semiconductor or technology industry, including IP licensing, business operations, or business development roles
  • Proven hands-on success negotiating and closing technology licensing agreements
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Experience with global responsibilities or international exposure
  • Willingness to travel is advantageous
  • An MBA or advanced technical degree is preferred
  • Experience with semiconductor IP companies, EDA vendors, or fabless semiconductor firms is preferred
  • Business experience in startup and scale-up or large organizations is preferred
  • Familiarity with semiconductor IP, including processor cores, interface IP, memory controllers, and PHYs, is advantageous

Benefits

  • Willingness to travel is advantageous

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