Ambiq Micro, Inc.

Embedded Software Engineer - Security

Austin, Texas, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 40 days ago

PythonAlgorithmsFPGAEmbedded SystemsTest AutomationMedical DevicesResearchProblem Solving

About the role

If that's you, join us - the intelligence everywhere revolution starts here.
This role will be on-site 5 days a week in NW Austin.
Scope As a member of the Security team at Ambiq, the Embedded Software Engineer - Security will participate in extending and supporting Ambiq's Secure Bootrom/Bootloader and SDK for the Apollo SoC and emulation platforms.

Participate in the design, implementation, testing & support of the Secure Bootrom and Secure Bootloader solutions.
Work with other team members to implement the hardware abstraction layer (HAL) and board support package (BSP) of the SDK.
Built on our proprietary sub- and near-threshold technology, our chips deliver multi-fold improvements in energy efficiency without costly process scaling.
Our cross-functional teams span design, research, development, production, marketing, sales, and operations across Austin, Hsinchu, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore.
We move fast, tackle hard problems, and create space for people to grow through complex, meaningful work that shapes the future of technology.

2-5 years of work experience working with Embedded Security, cryptography, and secure boot concepts.
Working knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, including Public Key Infrastructure, symmetric encryption algorithms, hashing, etc.
Strong proficiency in Python
Experience with at least one IDE from ARM, Keil, IAR, Eclipse, or other
Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, Saleae, etc., for debugging issues.
Experience and understanding of software testing and test automation principles.
They should possess an inquiring spirit and be comfortable working in a lab environment, with the ability to execute hands-on debugging for embedded systems.
BS/MS (EE, CE, or CS) with embedded projects utilizing both bare metal and RTOS systems/real-time environments.
Understanding of security implications for the embedded systems, and familiarity with IoT security concepts (TrustZone, CryptoCell, and Secure boot)
Work experience developing embedded C and ARM assembly language in a project setting with a focus on system initialization and low-level code.
Excellent problem-solving skills dealing with issues related to HW/SW debug

Work closely with the SQA and System Test team to help define and implement test cases for security deliverables to ensure complete coverage.
Since 2010, we've shipped over 300 million units to customers building smarter wearables, medical devices, IoT products, and AI-powered edge applications.

Ambiq is on a mission to enable intelligence everywhere - powering the AI edge revolution with the world's lowest-power semiconductor solutions.
We're looking for self-motivated, creative problem-solvers who are eager to push technological limits and make a real impact in energy efficiency.

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