Staff Validation Engineer - Power
Core
Define and execute power validation strategies for Ambiq's next-generation ultra-low-power SoCs and edge AI devices.
Role type
Staff individual contributor power validation engineer
Builds
Ultra-low-power System-on-Chips (SoCs) for wearables, medical devices, IoT, and AI edge applications
Domain
Semiconductor hardware engineering, low-power SoC design, edge AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mixed-signal SoC validation, power characterization, embedded firmware development, hardware debugging, automation framework design, precision measurement equipment operation, ARM-based SoC expertise, DVFS and power domain management, statistical characterization
Preferred skills
AI accelerator validation, heterogeneous compute systems knowledge, silicon bring-up experience, laboratory automation development
Technologies
Python, TCL, C/C++, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, source measurement units (SMUs), picoammeters
Responsibilities
Lead power validation, characterization, and optimization for complex mixed-signal SoCs; Develop validation methodologies, automation frameworks, and reusable software tools; Design and execute validation plans covering system-, subsystem-, and block-level power behavior; Develop embedded firmware and automation software for silicon bring-up and data collection; Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize power performance and resolve silicon issues; Design validation hardware and specify laboratory equipment; Analyze power behavior across operating modes, sleep states, and AI workloads; Mentor engineers on power validation best practices
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
