Join Ambiq as a Principal RTL Engineer to drive architecture and RTL development for next-generation silicon in a dynamic team.
Posted by employer 7 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 16 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Principal SoC RTL Engineer at Ambiq is responsible for ensuring pre-tapeout quality for digital SoC modules, focusing on architecture and RTL development for next-generation silicon. This role requires expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, along with a strong background in integrating third-party IP and collaborating with verification and physical design teams to meet timing and power targets. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in SoC design and a proactive approach to problem-solving, making this position suitable for seasoned professionals eager to influence production outcomes. Ambiq fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes innovation and continuous learning.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Ambiq's careers page November 2, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Ambiq: Austin, Texas, United States.
- SystemVerilog appears in 2.7% of 223 comparable principal other roles in United States; Verilog appears in 2.2% of 223 comparable principal other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 20 years of relevant experience for this Principal SoC RTL Engineer role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: IP, MCU, SoC, SystemVerilog, Verilog.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Ambiq targets principal-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Principal SoC RTL Engineer role at Ambiq.
From the original posting
Company Overview
We’re looking for a Principal RTL Engineer to own pre-tapeout quality for digital SoC modules on our MCU platforms and drive architecture, microarchitecture, and RTL development for next-generation silicon.
In this role, you’ll develop Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL for complex IPs and SoCs, evaluate and integrate 3rd-party IP, partner closely with verification and FPGA teams on test planning and debug, collaborate with physical design to hit timing and power targets, and drive LINT, CDC, RDC, silicon bring-up, and validation quality.
This is a hands-on principal IC role for an engineer who has built and debugged complex SoCs, knows how to raise quality before tapeout, and wants direct impact on production silicon.
Responsibilities
- Own and be responsible for pre-tape out quality for digital SOC modules on the MCU
- Explore architecture and develop micro-architecture.
- RTL development for IPs and SOCs using Verilog
- 3rd party IP identification, selection, and integration
- Collaboration with verification and FPGA teams in test plan development and debug
- Collaborate with the Physical Design team to close the design on timing and power targets
- Assist in silicon bring-up and validation;
- Run tool for quality checks (LINT, CDC, and RDC) and fix/waive the issues
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or a related field, plus 20 years of experience.
- Possess deep and broad knowledge of current and emerging SOC design technologies.
- Have expert knowledge in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting IPs and SOC
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of customer needs and the competitive landscape.
- Ability to estimate the impact of and help plan and lead the implementations and have a positive impact on the entire output
- Can architect and guide programs across the full range of technical areas.
What you need
We're seeking passionate technologists who thrive on pushing the boundaries, solving complex challenges, and driving transformative solutions.
At Ambiq, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team that values relentless innovation, customer-centric thinking, and continuous learning. If you're a self-motivated, creative problem-solver eager to push technological limits and make a meaningful impact in energy efficiency, this is your opportunity to grow, excel, and turn groundbreaking ideas into reality.
Most importantly, the successful candidate will be able to live the Ambiq Shared Values:
- Innovate: We tenaciously find ways to break down the barriers to possible solutions
- Collaborate: We proactively communicate and encourage each other to be better.
- Focus: We keep the voice of the customer at the center of everything we do.
- Learn: We strive for continuous improvement and are always curious.
- Achieve: We execute on quality and follow through on our commitments.
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