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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Architect the Software Foundation for Ultra-Low-Power Edge AI Silicon - **Company:** Ambiq Micro, Inc - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ARM Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), Extract Transform Load (ETL), Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Multiprocessing, Software Architecture, Software Prototyping, Requirements Traceability, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Video Editing, Real Time Systems, Caching - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/embedded-software-architect-edge-ai-mcu-ambiq-micro-inc-8128534 ## About the Role * 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++ (assembly experience preferred) * Experience defining and writing Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) * Strong understanding of: + Functional allocation + Requirements traceability + 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, * 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, Must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor or transfer visas for this role. ## Description We are expanding our Austin engineering organization and hiring a Principal Embedded Software Architect to define the software architecture and requirements for our next-generation Edge AI MCU platforms. This role sits at the hardware/software boundary - partnering directly with SoC architects, product teams, IP vendors, and embedded software leaders to shape how our silicon is exposed, controlled, optimized, and validated. You won't just write code. You will define how the system behaves., As Embedded Software Architect, you will: * 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 + Data movement acceleration + Memory management and protection + Dynamic resource allocation + Power optimization strategies + 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 * Mentor engineers and define best practices across embedded teams, You will work deeply across: * ARM Cortex-M architectures * Bare metal and RTOS-based systems * Asymmetric multi-core systems * Inter-processor communication (OpenAMP, RPMsg, etc.) * Data movement engines and acceleration blocks * MMU/MPU, caches, shared memory, dual-port memory * Power management (DVFS, clock gating, low-power states) * FPGA-based emulation platforms and full reference systems You will be embedded within engineering teams while influencing cross-functional decisions across silicon and software domains., * Close collaboration with silicon architects and IP vendors * Ownership across early-stage definition through validation * Opportunity to shape hardware/software trade-offs that impact power, performance, and scalability * Austin-based collaboration culture with tight hardware/software integration This is a principal-level role for engineers who want to define system behavior - not just implement features. ## Related Videos - [HTTP headers that make your website go faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1676-http-headers-that-make-your-website-go-faster) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [AI vs Recruiters and Applicants, Turmoil in the Games Industry, What to Put on a CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1363-ai-vs-recruiters-and-applicants-turmoil-in-the-games-industry-what-to-put-on-a-cv) - [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere) - [Event based cache invalidation in GraphQL](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/433-event-based-cache-invalidation-in-graphql) - [Passive ARM Assembly Skills for Debugging, Optimization (and Hacking)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1083-passive-arm-assembly-skills-for-debugging-optimization-and-hacking) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere)