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.
Part of Foundation IP team on standard cell and memory compiler IP for edge AI SoCs — including using data analysis and ML to spot trends in characterization data and flag outliers early.
Responsibilities- Support circuit design, spice/Monte Carlo simulation and layout of standard cells
- Perform layout tasks (placement, routing, DRC/LVS cleanup) for foundation IP
- Characterize standard cells (timing, power, noise) across PVT corners
- Run characterization flows using tools like Liberate
- Analyze characterization data using Python (pandas, scikit-learn) to find trends and outliers
- Build simple predictive models to flag likely failures and reduce simulation runs
- Help debug mismatches between simulated and characterized results
- Document findings and share with the IP team
- Pursuing a BS in EE, CE, Microelectronics, or related field (rising Junior/Senior)
- Coursework in digital logic, Analog, AI/ML, data Science, VLSI, or semiconductor devices
- Basic understanding of circuit design and IC layout (DRC/LVS) concepts
- Working knowledge of Python and basic ML concepts (regression, clustering)
- Comfort working with large datasets
- Exposure to layout/schematic tools (Virtuoso, Calibre) or characterization tools (Liberate, Tempus)
- A class project applying ML to engineering or scientific data
- Interest in low-power IP for edge AI/IoT
Skills Required
- Pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field
- Rising junior or senior standing
- Coursework in digital logic, analog, AI/ML, data science, VLSI, or semiconductor devices
- Basic understanding of circuit design and IC layout, including DRC/LVS concepts
- Working knowledge of Python and basic machine learning concepts such as regression and clustering
- Comfort working with large datasets
- Exposure to layout or schematic tools such as Virtuoso or Calibre
- Exposure to characterization tools such as Liberate or Tempus
- Class project applying machine learning to engineering or scientific data
- Interest in low-power IP for edge AI or IoT
What We Do
Ambiq® enables intelligence (AI and beyond) everywhere by delivering the lowest-power semiconductor solutions for battery-powered edge devices. As a pioneer in ultra-low power SoCs, Ambiq empowers wearables, IoT, smart home, healthcare, and industrial products with always-on, energy-efficient intelligence. Backed by our SPOT® technology and global innovation leadership, Ambiq is shaping the future of edge AI.
Why Work With Us
Direct influence on silicon architecture Smaller, high-impact teams Hardware/software co-design in real time Faster technical decision cycles Visible ownership at Staff & Director level Austin-based collaboration culture
Ambiq Offices
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Building silicon and embedded AI systems requires tight collaboration across firmware, hardware, validation, and architecture teams. We believe the hardest engineering problems are solved through direct, daily collaboration.
