Director, MCU Software

Ambiq Micro, Inc.•Austin, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We’re looking for a Director, MCU Software to lead the development and delivery of our embedded software platform and help shape the future of energy-efficient computing. As Director of MCU Software, you will lead the team responsible for the execution, quality, and release of Ambiq’s AmbiqSuite SDK across current and next-generation ARM Cortex-M–based MCU platforms. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring our software platform meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and usability—enabling customers to bring innovative products to market faster. This is a high-impact leadership role that blends technical depth with organizational leadership. You’ll work across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams to drive alignment, execution, and continuous improvement in how we build and deliver software.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in embedded software development, with 10+ years in leadership roles
Strong background in MCU or embedded systems, ideally with ARM Cortex-M architecture
Deep expertise in C/C++ development for real-time, resource-constrained environments
Experience delivering SDKs, platform software, HAL/BSP, or driver stacks for production systems
Hands-on knowledge of RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr
Proven experience working across the silicon lifecycle, including hardware/software integration and system-level debugging
Familiarity with modern development practices: Agile, CI/CD, automated testing, and defect tracking tools
Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills
Passion for building teams and delivering high-quality software at scale
This role is onsite in Austin, TX, five days per week
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of Ambiq’s embedded software platform across multiple MCU product lines
Drive alignment between software execution and silicon program milestones to ensure successful product launches
Oversee day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring high-quality, predictable software releases
Champion robust support for embedded RTOS environments, including FreeRTOS and Zephyr
Establish and evolve engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and quality metrics
Partner cross-functionally with Architecture, Silicon Design, Validation, Applications, and Field teams to resolve dependencies and execution risks
Serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues and customer-facing challenges
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing embedded software team
Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement