--- title: 'Embedded Software Architect – Edge AI MCU at Ambiq Micro, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/embedded-software-architect-edge-ai-mcu-ambiq-micro-inc-austin-v4nbkw40f5py' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # Embedded Software Architect – Edge AI MCU at Ambiq Micro, Inc. - **Company:** Ambiq Micro, Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Posted:** 2026-03-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ambiqmicroinc/jobs/4164339009 ## Job description Company Overview Ambiq is on a mission to enable intelligence everywhere — powering the AI edge revolution with the world's lowest-power semiconductor solutions. Built on our proprietary sub- and near-threshold technology, our chips deliver multi-fold improvements in energy efficiency without costly process scaling. Since 2010, we've shipped over 300 million units to customers building smarter wearables, medical devices, IoT products, and AI-powered edge applications. Our cross-functional teams span design, research, development, production, marketing, sales, and operations across Austin, Hsinchu, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore. We move fast, tackle hard problems, and create space for people to grow through complex, meaningful work that shapes the future of technology. We're looking for self-motivated, creative problem-solvers who are eager to push technological limits and make a real impact in energy efficiency. At Ambiq, we live by five values: Innovate. Collaborate. Focus. Learn. Achieve. If that's you, join us — the intelligence everywhere revolution starts here. Austin, TX – Onsite (5 days/week) U.S. Work Authorization Required (No Sponsorship Available) Architect the Software Foundation for Ultra-Low-Power Edge AI Silicon Ambiq designs and ships ultra-low-power Edge AI MCUs that enable real-time intelligence directly on device. We are expanding our Austin engineering organization and hiring a Principal Embedded Software Architect to define the software architecture and requirements for our next-generation Edge AI MCU platforms. This role sits at the hardware/software boundary — partnering directly with SoC architects, product teams, IP vendors, and embedded software leaders to shape how our silicon is exposed, controlled, optimized, and validated. You won’t just write code. You will define how the system behaves. ## What You’ll Own As Embedded Software Architect, you will: - Define the software architecture for next-generation low-power Edge AI MCUs - Drive early-stage functional allocation between hardware and software - Develop and refine Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) tied to real customer use cases - Lead architectural decisions across: - Multi-processor communication - Control/data plane separation - Data movement acceleration - Memory management and protection - Dynamic resource allocation - Power optimization strategies - Debug and visibility tooling - Partner with SoC architects to influence hardware/software trade-offs - Support software prototyping to validate architectural decisions - Act as architectural SME through implementation, validation, and bring-up phases - Review designs, test plans, and implementation details to ensure alignment with architectural intent - Mentor engineers and define best practices across embedded teams This is a high-impact architectural role influencing multiple MCU generations. Technical Environment You will work deeply across: - ARM Cortex-M architectures - Bare metal and RTOS-based systems - Asymmetric multi-core systems - Inter-processor communication (OpenAMP, RPMsg, etc.) - Data movement engines and acceleration blocks - MMU/MPU, caches, shared memory, dual-port memory - Power management (DVFS, clock gating, low-power states) - FPGA-based emulation platforms and full reference systems You will be embedded within engineering teams while influencing cross-functional decisions across silicon and software domains. ## What We’re Looking For Required Experience - BS or MS in EE, CE, or CS - 12+ years developing embedded software for real-time systems - Deep experience on ARM Cortex-M platforms - Strong C/C++ (assembly experience preferred) - Experience defining and writing Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) - Strong understanding of: - Functional allocation - ## Requirements traceability - Testability across pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms - ## Experience with asymmetric multicore architectures - Strong knowledge of memory systems, data movement, and processor interaction - Ability to independently drive architectural decisions ## Preferred Experience - Power optimization strategies in embedded systems - TrustZone for M-class microcontrollers - Trusted firmware environments - Graphics, display, or audio/video processing - Experience working with IP vendors and external silicon partners ## Why This Role Is Different - Direct architectural influence on Edge AI MCU platforms - Close collaboration with silicon architects and IP vendors - Ownership across early-stage definition through validation - Opportunity to shape hardware/software trade-offs that impact power, performance, and scalability - Austin-based collaboration culture with tight hardware/software integration This is a principal-level role for engineers who want to define system behavior — not just implement features. Location & Work Authorization Austin, TX – Onsite 5 days per week Must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor or transfer visas for this role. ## About Ambiq Micro, Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ambiq develops ultra-low-power semiconductor platforms and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions that enable edge AI on battery-powered devices. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: $AMBQ, as of July 30, 2025) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, USA (with offices in Hsinchu, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Singapore) - **Founded**: 2010 - **Founders**: Dr. Scott Hanson (current CTO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Semiconductor / Ultra-Low-Power Integrated Circuits / Edge AI Hardware - **Target customers**: B2B — OEMs and device manufacturers building wearables, smart glasses, smart home devices, healthcare monitors, industrial sensors, and IoT products - **Mission statement**: To enable intelligence (AI and beyond) everywhere by delivering the lowest-power semiconductor solutions on the planet. ## Products & Services - **SPOT® Platform**: Proprietary, patented Subthreshold Power Optimized Technology that operates below 1V, delivering a quadratic improvement in energy efficiency vs. traditional designs. This is the core differentiator enabling complex AI at the edge. - **Apollo SoC Family**: System-on-Chip solutions now in their 5th generation. Flagship products include Apollo510, Apollo510B, ApolloD Lite, and Apollo330M Plus. Designed for wearables, smart glasses, smart home, healthcare, and industrial use. - **Atomiq SoC Family**: Additional SoC offerings for edge AI applications. - **Real-Time Clock (RTC) Products**: Standalone ultra-low-power timing solutions. - **Developer Tools**: Evaluation boards, display kits, debugger tools, and accompanying software/AI developer solutions. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: $1 billion valuation (pre-IPO); Market cap post-IPO not publicly disclosed in available sources. - **Key Metric**: Total funding of over $700 million raised prior to IPO; 290 million devices sold as of early 2026. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Raised over $700M in capital; led by CEO Fumihide Esaka who previously led Transphorm and NIEC. Specific institutional investors not detailed in available materials. - **Growth Signals**: Went public on NYSE in July 2025; sold 290M devices (up from 270M at the start of 2025); won Embedded World Best in Show and AI Excellence Awards in 2025; IoT Semiconductor Company of the Year (3rd time). ## Competitive Advantages - **SPOT® Technology Moat**: Proprietary subthreshold operation below 1V provides a fundamental physics-based power advantage that competitors cannot easily replicate — a 10x power reduction vs. competing MCU solutions. - **Massive Installed Base**: 290 million devices shipped creates strong switching costs and ecosystem lock-in for customers. - **Edge AI Leadership**: Enables always-on AI inference on battery-powered devices where thermal and power constraints make traditional chips unusable. - **Patented Platform**: Extensive patent portfolio protecting the SPOT technology. ## Strategic Focus - **Edge AI Expansion**: Continuing to push larger and more complex AI models onto battery-powered edge devices. - **Market Diversification**: Growing beyond wearables into smart glasses, healthcare, smart home, and industrial IoT. - **Public Company Growth**: Leveraging IPO capital (July 2025) to scale R&D, sales, and global operations. - **Fifth-Generation SoCs**: Rolling out Apollo5 series with enhanced AI capabilities and broader customer adoption. ## Why Work Here - **Cutting-Edge Technology**: Work on the frontier of ultra-low-power semiconductor design and edge AI — a niche with massive growth potential. - **Collaborative Culture**: Company values emphasize innovation, collaboration, focus, learning, and achievement. Diverse, global team across Austin, Hsinchu, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Singapore. - **Growth & Learning**: Mentorship programs, continuous learning opportunities, and clear career development paths. Strong emphasis on hiring for a "learning mindset." - **Benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, identity protection, 401K, and paid time off (varies by region). - **Work Environment**: Mix of on-site and remote roles (e.g., Field Application Engineer roles list "Remote Employee" for Central and West Coast US). 33 open positions as of mid-2026 across hardware design, software, AI, embedded systems, sales, and operations. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Explicit commitment to creating an inclusive environment and hiring from diverse backgrounds. ## Sources 1. [ambiq.com](https://ambiq.com/) 2. [ambiq.com/about-us](https://www.ambiq.com/about-us/) 3. [ambiq.com/careers](https://ambiq.com/careers/) 4. [ir.ambiq.com](https://ir.ambiq.com/overview/default.aspx) 5. 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