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.
At Ambiq, we design ultra-low-power MCUs and Edge AI SoCs that enable real-time intelligence directly on device.
We’re expanding our Austin engineering team and hiring a Staff Embedded Graphics Software Engineer to lead the development of the graphics software stack for our current and next-generation MCU platforms.
This is not a UI role.
This is embedded GPU integration, HAL design, and silicon bring-up — at the hardware/software boundary.
You’ll shape how graphics capabilities are exposed, optimized, validated, and shipped on real silicon.
What You’ll OwnAs a Staff engineer, you will:
Define and evolve the GPU Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) for Ambiq MCUs
Architect and implement the graphics API and underlying graphics software stack
Lead design and maintenance of GPU and Display HAL layers across product generations
Extend the AmbiqSuite SDK to support new MCU family members
Develop example applications and validation test cases that demonstrate real-world graphics performance
Drive GPU-focused pre-silicon verification (FPGA platforms)
Lead post-silicon bring-up, system validation, and hardware/software debugging
Partner with architecture, SoC design, DV, validation, and field teams to resolve complex system issues
This role operates at the intersection of silicon design and embedded software — with direct influence on shipped products.
The EnvironmentYou’ll work closely with:
The MCU SoC design team in Austin
Software architects defining next-generation graphics capabilities
Global MCU software teams
Validation and field engineering
This is hands-on engineering in a lab environment — oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, FPGA platforms, and real hardware.
We are onsite in Austin because deep hardware/software collaboration matters.
What We’re Looking ForCore ExperienceMS in ECE or Computer Science with 6+ years of experience
or BS with 8+ years of relevant experienceStrong experience with embedded GPU IP and the full graphics pipeline
Hands-on experience building GPU HAL and embedded graphics stacks
Deep experience with OpenGL ES or comparable 3D graphics APIs
Experience with embedded graphics frameworks (e.g., LVGL)
Experience with embedded display interfaces (MIPI DSI, DBI, DPI, Memory-In-Pixel)
Strong knowledge of ARM architecture (Cortex-M preferred)
Experience developing embedded MCU software in C (assembly a plus)
Strong RTOS fundamentals (Zephyr, FreeRTOS preferred)
Comfortable working in a lab environment using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware debugging tools
Vector graphics acceleration or related libraries
Pre-silicon verification and FPGA platform bring-up
Post-silicon debugging and system validation
Experience supporting internal validation teams and external customers
Direct influence on graphics architecture for ultra-low-power MCUs
Close collaboration with silicon design teams
Ownership across pre-silicon and post-silicon lifecycle
High-impact role within a growing Austin-based engineering organization
Opportunity to shape graphics capabilities for next-generation Edge AI-enabled devices
This is a Staff-level role for engineers who want architectural influence — not just feature implementation.
If you’re interested in building graphics systems that run efficiently on constrained embedded hardware — and want direct impact on silicon — we’d love to connect.
Location & Work AuthorizationAustin, 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.
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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What We Do
Ambiq makes unprecedented energy-efficient SoCs and ultra-low power platform solutions that enable edge AI on billions of battery-powered devices. Our mission is to put intelligence everywhere by delivering the lowest-power semiconductor solutions on the planet. With SPOT® technology and the Apollo SoC family, Ambiq empowers innovators to build smarter, longer-lasting wearables, IoT, smart home, healthcare, and industrial devices. Ambiq has helped leading manufacturers worldwide develop products that last weeks on a single charge (rather than days) while delivering a maximum feature set in compact industrial designs. Ambiq's goal is to take Artificial Intelligence (AI) where it has never gone before in mobile and portable devices, using Ambiq's advanced ultra-low power system on chip (SoC) solutions. Ambiq has shipped more than 200 million units as of March 2023. The next generation of AI will not depend on constant cloud connectivity. It will run directly on ultra-low-power silicon in wearables, sensors, and embedded systems. At Ambiq, we design and ship production silicon that enables: Real-time inference on constrained devices Models optimized to run in tens of KB Extreme power efficiency for battery-operated systems Deep hardware/software co-design This is not research. It’s deployed technology.
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
