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Principal Engineer - RTL

Ambiq
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/14/2026
Company Overview

Ambiq's mission is to enable intelligence everywhere by delivering the lowest power semiconductor solutions. Ambiq is a pioneer and a leading provider of ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions based on our proprietary and patented sub- and near-threshold technologies. With the increasing power requirements of artificial intelligence (AI) computing, our customers are relying on our solutions to deliver AI to edge environments. Our hardware and software innovations fundamentally deliver a multi-fold improvement in power consumption over traditional semiconductor designs without expensive process geometry scaling. We began in 2010 by addressing the power consumption challenges of battery-powered devices at the edge, where they were most pronounced. As of the beginning of 2025, we've shipped more than 280 million units worldwide.

Our innovative and fast-moving teams of design, research, development, production, marketing, sales, and operations are spread across several continents, including the US (Austin), Taiwan (Hsinchu), China (Shanghai and Shenzhen), and Singapore. We value relentless technology innovation, a deep commitment to customer success, collaborative problem-solving, and an enthusiastic pursuit of energy efficiency. We embrace candidates who also share these same values. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, creative, and comfortable learning and driving exciting new technologies. We encourage and nurture an environment that fosters growth and opportunities to work on complex, meaningful, and challenging projects, creating a lasting impact and shaping the future of technology. Join us on our quest for enabling billions of intelligent devices. The intelligence everywhere revolution starts here.

Company Overview

Ambiq's mission is to enable intelligence everywhere by delivering the lowest power semiconductor solutions. Ambiq is a pioneer and a leading provider of ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions based on our proprietary and patented sub- and near-threshold technologies. With the increasing power requirements of artificial intelligence (AI) computing, our customers are relying on our solutions to deliver AI to edge environments. Our hardware and software innovations fundamentally deliver a multi-fold improvement in power consumption over traditional semiconductor designs without expensive process geometry scaling. We began in 2010 by addressing the power consumption challenges of battery-powered devices at the edge, where they were most pronounced. As of the beginning of 2025, we've shipped more than 280 million units worldwide.

Our innovative and fast-moving teams of design, research, development, production, marketing, sales, and operations are spread across several continents, including the US (Austin), Taiwan (Hsinchu), China (Shanghai and Shenzhen), and Singapore. We value relentless technology innovation, a deep commitment to customer success, collaborative problem-solving, and an enthusiastic pursuit of energy efficiency. We embrace candidates who also share these same values. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, creative, and comfortable learning and driving exciting new technologies. We encourage and nurture an environment that fosters growth and opportunities to work on complex, meaningful, and challenging projects, creating a lasting impact and shaping the future of technology. Join us on our quest for enabling billions of intelligent devices. The intelligence everywhere revolution starts here.

Responsibilities

  • Own and be responsible for pre-tape out quality for digital SOC modules on the MCU
  • Explore architecture and develop micro-architecture.
  • RTL development for IPs and SOCs using Verilog
  • 3rd party IP identification, selection, and integration
  • Collaboration with verification and FPGA teams in test plan development and debug
  • Collaborate with the Physical Design team to close the design on timing and power targets
  • Assist in silicon bring-up and validation;
  • Run tool for quality checks (LINT, CDC, and RDC) and fix/waive the issues

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or a related field, plus 20 years of experience.
  • Possess deep and broad knowledge of current and emerging SOC design technologies.
  • Have expert knowledge in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting IPs and SOC
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of customer needs and the competitive landscape.
  • Ability to estimate the impact of and help plan and lead the implementations and have a positive impact on the entire output
  • Can architect and guide programs across the full range of technical areas.

What you need

We're seeking passionate technologists who thrive on pushing the boundaries, solving complex challenges, and driving transformative solutions.

At Ambiq, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team that values relentless innovation, customer-centric thinking, and continuous learning. If you're a self-motivated, creative problem-solver eager to push technological limits and make a meaningful impact in energy efficiency, this is your opportunity to grow, excel, and turn groundbreaking ideas into reality.

Most importantly, the successful candidate will be able to live the Ambiq Shared Values:

  • Innovate: We tenaciously find ways to break down the barriers to possible solutions
  • Collaborate: We proactively communicate and encourage each other to be better.
  • Focus: We keep the voice of the customer at the center of everything we do.
  • Learn: We strive for continuous improvement and are always curious.
  • Achieve: We execute on quality and follow through on our commitments.

What You Need

We're seeking passionate technologists who thrive on pushing boundaries, solving complex challenges, and driving transformative solutions.

At Ambiq, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team that values relentless innovation, customer-centric thinking, and continuous learning. If you're a self-motivated, creative problem-solver eager to push technological limits and make a meaningful impact in energy efficiency, this is your opportunity to grow, excel, and turn groundbreaking ideas into reality.

Most importantly, the successful candidate will be able to live the Ambiq Shared Values:

  • Innovate: We tenaciously find ways to break down the barriers to possible solutions
  • Collaborate: We proactively communicate and encourage each other to be better.
  • Focus: We keep the voice of the customer at the center of everything we do.
  • Learn: We strive for continuous improvement and are always curious.
  • Achieve: We execute on quality and follow through on our commitments.

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