Principal SoC RTL Engineer

Ambiq Micro, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambiq Micro, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a hands-on Principal RTL Engineer to own pre-tapeout quality for digital SoC modules on MCU platforms.

You will drive architecture, microarchitecture, and RTL development for next-generation silicon, using Verilog/SystemVerilog and integrating 3rd-party IP. You will partner with verification, FPGA, and physical design teams to hit timing and power targets, leading LINT, CDC, RDC, silicon bring-up, and validation quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or related field, plus 20 years of experience.
• Expert knowledge in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting IPs and SoCs.
• Ability to estimate impact and lead implementations across the full technical spectrum.
• Architect and guide programs across multiple technical domains.

Responsibilities

• Own pre-tape out quality for digital SOC modules on MCU platforms.
• Develop RTL for IPs and SOCs using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Identify, select, and integrate 3rd-party IP.
• Collaborate with verification and FPGA teams on test plans and debugging.
• Work with Physical Design to meet timing and power targets.
• Support silicon bring-up and validation; run LINT, CDC, RDC checks and fix issues.

Skills

Verilog SystemVerilog

SoC architecture

IP integration

RTL design

Test planning & debug

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or related

Job description

Ambiqis 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.

We’re looking for aPrincipal RTL Engineerto own pre-tapeout quality for digital SoC modules on our MCU platforms and drive architecture, microarchitecture, and RTL development for next-generation silicon.

In this role, you’ll developVerilog/SystemVerilog RTLfor complex IPs and SoCs, evaluate and integrate3rd-party IP, partner closely withverification and FPGA teamson test planning and debug, collaborate withphysical designto hit timing and power targets, and driveLINT, CDC, RDC, silicon bring-up, and validationquality.

This is ahands-on principal IC rolefor an engineer who has built and debugged complex SoCs, knows how to raise quality before tapeout, and wants direct impact on production silicon.

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.

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