Staff Engineer - System Test
Core
Lead system-level test strategy and automation for Ambiq's ultra-low-power MCU platforms, ensuring reliable regression testing from pre-silicon emulation to post-silicon evaluation.
Role type
Staff Engineer, System Test & Automation
Builds
Regression frameworks, automated test orchestration, and instrument-control workflows for MCU validation
Domain
Semiconductor / Embedded Systems / Low-power IoT
Required skills
Python, C/C++, embedded systems architecture, RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr), SQL, Git, lab instrument automation, root-cause analysis, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
SCPI/VISA/PyVISA, FPGA/emulation platforms, AI coding tools (Cursor/Codex), relational database design
Technologies
Python, C, C++, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Git, SQL, SCPI, VISA, PyVISA, FPGA, emulation boards
Responsibilities
Architect and maintain regression frameworks and test automation; design embedded test cases for MCU subsystems; automate laboratory instruments and measurement workflows; lead complex system-level debug and root-cause investigations; define test requirements and acceptance criteria; mentor engineers on test design and practices
Seniority
Staff, technical leadership & mentorship
