Embedded Software Architect – Edge AI MCU

The role

The Principal Embedded Software Architect will define the software architecture and requirements for next-generation Edge AI MCU platforms. This role involves partnering with SoC architects and product teams to shape how silicon is exposed, controlled, optimized, and validated.

What you will do

• Define the software architecture for next-generation low-power Edge AI MCUs
• Drive early-stage functional allocation between hardware and software
• Develop and refine Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) tied to real customer use cases
• Lead architectural decisions across multi-processor communication, control/data plane separation, and data movement acceleration
• Lead architectural decisions regarding memory management, dynamic resource allocation, and power optimization strategies
• Lead architectural decisions for debug and visibility tooling
• Partner with SoC architects to influence hardware/software trade-offs
• Support software prototyping to validate architectural decisions
• Act as architectural SME through implementation, validation, and bring-up phases
• Review designs, test plans, and implementation details to ensure alignment with architectural intent

Required qualifications

• BS or MS in EE, CE, or CS
• 12+ years developing embedded software for real-time systems
• Deep experience on ARM Cortex-M platforms
• Strong C/C++
• Experience defining and writing Software Requirements Specifications (SRS)
• Strong understanding of functional allocation
• Strong understanding of requirements traceability
• Strong understanding of testability across pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms
• Experience with asymmetric multicore architectures
• Strong knowledge of memory systems, data movement, and processor interaction
• Ability to independently drive architectural decisions

Nice to have

• assembly experience
• Power optimization strategies in embedded systems
• TrustZone for M-class microcontrollers
• Trusted firmware environments
• Graphics, display, or audio/video processing
• Experience working with IP vendors and external silicon partners

Before you apply

• U.S. Work Authorization Required
• No Sponsorship Available

About the company

Ambiq is on a mission to enable intelligence everywhere by powering the AI edge revolution with low-power semiconductor solutions. Since 2010, they have shipped over 300 million units to customers building wearables, medical devices, IoT products, and AI-powered edge applications.