Senior Power Validation Engineer for Edge AI SoCs

Ambiq-Micro,-Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambiq Micro, Inc. is seeking a Staff Power Validation Engineer in Austin to define and execute power validation strategies for next-generation ultra-low-power SoCs.

You will lead post-silicon validation, work with cross-functional teams, and develop scalable validation methodologies and automation frameworks to drive industry-leading power efficiency. The role combines hands-on technical work with cross-functional leadership across Architecture, Design, Verification, Firmware, Systems

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in silicon validation, power characterization, or low-power SoC development.
• Strong understanding of mixed-signal SoCs, embedded systems, and advanced power management architectures.
• Hands-on experience with precision measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, SMUs).

Responsibilities

• Lead power validation, characterization, and optimization for complex mixed-signal SoCs and edge AI devices.
• Develop validation methodologies, automation frameworks, and reusable software tools for power analysis and characterization.
• Design and execute validation plans covering system-, subsystem-, and block-level power behavior.
• Develop embedded firmware and automation software for silicon bring-up, current profiling, and data collection.
• Partner with Architecture, Design, Verification, Firmware, Systems, and Product Engineering teams to optimize power performance and resolve silicon issues.
• Design validation hardware and specify lab equipment for precision power measurement and ultra-low-current characterization.
• Analyze power behavior across operating modes, sleep states, AI workloads, and peripheral activity.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on power validation best practices.

Skills

Power validation

Silicon validation

Embedded firmware

ARM-based SoCs

DVFS

Low-power design

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

SMUs

Data analysis

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Source measurement units (SMUs)

Job description

Ambiq Micro, Inc. is seeking a Staff Power Validation Engineer in Austin to define and execute power validation strategies for next-generation ultra-low-power SoCs.

You will lead post-silicon validation, work with cross-functional teams, and develop scalable validation methodologies and automation frameworks to drive industry-leading power efficiency. The role combines hands-on technical work with cross-functional leadership across Architecture, Design, Verification, Firmware, Systems