At Ambiq, we’re building ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions that power the next generation of IoT and edge AI devices. We’re looking for a Sr. Staff Design Verification Engineer to lead verification for complex digital and mixed-signal SoCs used in advanced, battery-powered applications. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys owning verification strategy, solving deep technical challenges, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver silicon that performs to spec.

What you’ll do

• Lead verification for complex digital and mixed-signal designs, including SoCs with multiple CPUs, DSPs, security hardware, and other logic for IoT applications
• Own DV execution across block, subsystem, and full-chip levels
• Develop detailed verification plans, define deliverables and milestones, and help drive schedules to successful completion
• Build scalable, reusable testbenches using SystemVerilog and UVM
• Write C-based libraries and tests in an SoC verification environment
• Develop robust test cases, stimulus, checkers, randomized testing, and scoreboarding to achieve strong coverage
• Automate verification environments to improve efficiency and quality
• Debug complex design and verification issues, perform root-cause analysis, and partner with design teams on fixes
• Define and track functional and code coverage to ensure thorough verification
• Proactively identify verification risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Communicate progress, issues, and results clearly to team members and leadership
• Collaborate closely with design, architecture, and software teams to validate design intent and ensure product quality

What we’re looking for

• BSEE or MSEE
• 8–12+ years of experience in block, subsystem, and full-chip verification
• Proven success delivering multiple chips to specification
• Strong hands-on experience with C-based verification in an SoC environment
• Deep expertise in SystemVerilog (UVM), Verilog, C/C++, and scripting with Python, Perl, or Makefile
• Strong understanding of complex architectures, third-party IP/VIP integration, and mixed-signal verification challenges
• Experience with low-power, battery-operated designs is highly desirable
• Ability to take ownership, operate independently, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred experience

• ARM and/or RISC-V based designs
• AMBA protocols such as AXI/AHB, DMA, flow control, and serial interfaces
• Verification for low-power design techniques
• Exposure to edge AI inference
• Experience with technologies such as MIPI (CSI/DSI), crypto, OTP, DSP, and other low-power SoC features

Work authorization

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Ambiq does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this role, now or in the future.