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Job Application for Memory Lead Engineer at Ambiq Micro, Inc. Back to jobs Memory Lead Engineer Singapore Submit Your Application Company Overview Ambiq's mission is to enable intelligence everywhere by delivering the lowest power semiconductor solutions. Ambiq is a pioneer and a leading provider of ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions based on our proprietary and patented sub- and near-threshold technologies. With the increasing power requirements of artificial intelligence (AI) computing, our customers are relying on our solutions to deliver AI to edge environments. Our hardware and software innovations fundamentally deliver a multi-fold improvement in power consumption over traditional semiconductor designs without expensive process geometry scaling. We began in 2010 by addressing the power consumption challenges of battery-powered devices at the edge, where they were most pronounced . As of the beginning of 2025, we ' ve shipped more than 2 8 0 + million units worldwide. Our innovative and fast-moving teams of design, research, development, production, marketing, sales, and operations are spread across several continents, including the US (Austin ) , Taiwan (Hsinchu), China ( Shanghai and Shenzhen), and Singapore. We value relentless technology innovation, a deep commitment to customer success, collaborative problem-solving, and an enthusiastic pursuit of energy efficiency. We embrace candidates who also share these same values. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, creative, and comfortable learning and driving exciting new technologies . We encourage and nurture an environment that fosters growth and opportunities to work on complex, meaningful, and challenging projects, creating a lasting impact and shaping the future of technology. Join us on our quest for enabling billions of intelligent devices. The intelligence everywhere revolution starts here. Scope We are seeking an experienced Memory Lead Engineer with expertise in memory technologies including SRAM, DRAM, HBM, RRAM, and MRAM. Energy Efficient memory has become vital for Ambiq’s products, particularly as edge AI workloads grow in complexity. As a Memory Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for end-to-end memory deployments into our products, such as defining the memory roadmap, memory evaluation, recommending memory architectures and circuit design strategies, leading memory characterization, and more. Your role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, circuit designers, and process engineers within Ambiq, as well as third-party memory vendors and foundries. Responsibilities Research and analyze the latest memory technologies to understand their characteristics, advantages, and its limitations to provide energy efficient memory solution Collaborate with system architects and product teams to define memory requirements and specifications for next-generation products. Evaluate and simulate memory circuits and develop memory architecture and customization proposals. Serve as lead using both internal and third-party resources to implement new memory architectures and customizations. Lead memory characterization and compiler efforts. Conduct detailed circuit and system-level simulations to evaluate memory performance, stability, and reliability. Work closely with process engineers and third-party foundry engineers to ensure high yield and reliability for new memories. Conduct thorough analysis of memory test data, identify issues, and propose design enhancements or process modifications. Stay up to date with the latest advancements and industry trends in emerging memory technologies and contribute to technical discussions and brainstorming sessions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering or a related field. A master's or Ph.D. degree is preferred. Experience in memory architecture design and memory compilers, particularly in HBM, SRAM, DRAM, MRAM, and RRAM. Proficiency in low power and high-performance memory technologies. Strong understanding of memory architectures, including memory cells, sense amplifiers, drivers, and peripheral circuits. Proficiency in industry-standard EDA tools for circuit simulation and design. Experience running memory characterization using standard EDA tools. Knowledge of layout design principles and experience working closely with layout designers. Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and integration challenges. Ability to conduct detailed analysis and troubleshooting of memory test data. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing project priorities and meet tight deadlines. What You Need We're seeking passionate technologists who thrive on pushing 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. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Ambiq Micro, Inc.? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. 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