Director, MCU Software

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Ambiqmicroinc · Austin, TX

Full-timeOn-site2w ago

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About the role

As Director of MCU Software, you will lead the team responsible for the execution, quality, and release of Ambiq's AmbiqSuite SDK across current and next-generation ARM Cortex-M-based MCU platforms . You'll play a critical role in ensuring our software platform meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and usability-enabling customers to bring innovative products to market faster. This is a high-impact leadership role that blends technical depth with organizational leadership . You'll work across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams to drive alignment, execution, and continuous improvement in how we build and deliver software.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of Ambiq's embedded software platform across multiple MCU product lines

Drive alignment between software execution and silicon program milestones to ensure successful product launches

Oversee day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring high-quality, predictable software releases

Champion robust support for embedded RTOS environments, including FreeRTOS and Zephyr

Establish and evolve engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and quality metrics

Partner cross-functionally with Architecture, Silicon Design, Validation, Applications, and Field teams to resolve dependencies and execution risks

Serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues and customer-facing challenges

Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing embedded software team

Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

15+ years of experience in embedded software development, with 10+ years in leadership roles

Strong background in MCU or embedded systems , ideally with ARM Cortex-M architecture

Deep expertise in C/C++ development for real-time, resource-constrained environments

Experience delivering SDKs, platform software, HAL/BSP, or driver stacks for production systems

Hands-on knowledge of RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS or Zephyr

Proven experience working across the silicon lifecycle , including hardware/software integration and system-level debugging

Familiarity with modern development practices: Agile, CI/CD, automated testing, and defect tracking tools

Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills

Passion for building teams and delivering high-quality software at scale

Additional Requirements

This role is onsite in Austin, TX, five days per week

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Why Ambiq

Be part of a company at the forefront of ultra-low power innovation

Work on technology that enables real-world impact across healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets

Collaborate with a highly technical, mission-driven team

Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities

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