Principal Embedded Software Architect – Edge AI MCU
Ambiq Micro, Inc.Responsibilities
- Define 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 tied to customer use cases.
- Lead architectural decisions involving multicore communication, control and data planes, data movement acceleration, memory management and protection, dynamic resource allocation, power optimization, and debug and visibility tooling.
- Partner with SoC architects to influence hardware/software trade-offs.
- Support software prototyping to validate architectural decisions.
- Serve as the architectural subject-matter expert through implementation, validation, and bring-up.
- Review designs, test plans, and implementation details for alignment with architectural intent.
- Mentor engineers and define best practices across embedded teams.
Requirements
- BS or MS in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
- 12+ years developing embedded software for real-time systems.
- Deep experience with ARM Cortex-M platforms.
- Strong C/C++ skills; assembly experience is preferred.
- Experience defining and writing Software Requirements Specifications (SRS).
- Strong understanding of functional allocation, requirements traceability, and 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 includes embedded power optimization strategies, TrustZone for M-class microcontrollers, trusted firmware environments, graphics or display or audio/video processing, and collaboration with IP vendors or external silicon partners.
Benefits
- Austin, Texas onsite five days per week
- U.S. work authorization required; no sponsorship or visa transfers available
About Ambiq Micro, Inc.
Ambiq® was founded in 2010 on the simple yet powerful notion that extremely low-power semiconductors are the key to the future of electronics. Through the use of pioneering ultra-low power technology, innovative companies around the world are developing differentiated solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for batteries, reduce overall system power and maximize industrial design flexibility. Our mission is to enable intelligence (artificial intelligence (AI) and beyond) everywhere by delivering the lowest power semiconductor solutions. We enable our customers to deliver artificial intelligence compute at the edge where power consumption challenges are the most profound. Our technology innovations, built on the patented and proprietary subthreshold power optimized technology (SPOT), fundamentally deliver a multi-fold improvement in power consumption over traditional semiconductor designs. We’ve powered over 270 million devices today. As we see the shift in devices move from “smart” to “AI,” our technology and solutions have evolved to accommodate the power requirements needed to enable feature rich devices that are always on, high performing, secure, accurate, energy efficient, and just as important practical. Our leadership in powering devices made for edge AI has helped technology innovators across wearable, smart home and buildings, industrial, healthcare, and other sectors deliver intelligent devices that can do more while consuming less. For more information, visit www.ambiq.com.