Ambiq Micro

Principal Engineer - RTL

Ambiq Micro • $130K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field, plus 20 years of experience
  • Deep knowledge of current and emerging SOC design technologies
  • Expertise in designing and troubleshooting IPs and SOCs
  • Strong understanding of customer needs and competitive landscape
  • Ability to guide program implementations across technical areas

Responsibilities

  • Own pre-tape out quality for digital SOC modules
  • Explore architecture and develop micro-architecture
  • Conduct RTL development for IPs and SOCs using Verilog
  • Identify and integrate 3rd party IPs
  • Collaborate on verification and FPGA test plans
  • Work with Physical Design team to meet timing and power targets
  • Assist in silicon bring-up and validation

Benefits

  • Dynamic team environment focused on innovation and learning
  • Opportunities for growth and complex project involvement
  • Encouragement of collaborative problem-solving
  • Focus on customer success and energy efficiency
  • Emphasis on continuous improvement and curiosity
Full Job Description
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.

About Ambiq Micro

Industry
Founded
2010

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Ambiq Micro

More Consumer Technology Jobs

Find similar Principal Engineer - RTL jobs: