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Sr. Engineer - Analog Validation

Ambiq Micro, Inc.
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Validation
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in post-silicon validation, analog characterization, mixed-signal validation, or related semiconductor development
  • Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit behavior and measurement techniques
  • Hands-on experience validating integrated analog blocks such as ADCs, DACs, oscillators, PLLs, references, regulators, or sensor interfaces
  • Experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, precision DMMs, source measurement units, power supplies, and low-current measurement equipment
  • Experience developing automation using Python, Tcl, C/C++, or similar languages
Nice to have
  • Experience with ultra-low-power SoCs and advanced power management architectures
  • Experience with high-resolution ADC characterization, clocking circuits, PLLs, oscillators, references, and voltage regulation
  • Experience with PVT characterization, shmoo testing, statistical analysis, and specification limit development
  • Experience correlating bench characterization with ATE and production test results
  • Experience with noise analysis, signal integrity, board-level analog design, and precision measurement techniques
What the job really is

The Senior Analog Validation Engineer at Ambiq will focus on post-silicon validation and characterization of analog and mixed-signal subsystems within ultra-low-power SoCs. Daily tasks include developing validation plans, characterizing silicon performance, automating measurement and data analysis, and debugging complex interactions among various subsystems. The role requires collaboration with multiple teams to ensure that analog IP meets performance and product requirements from initial silicon through to production.

Things to weigh
  • On-site work required 5 days a week
  • No salary or benefits information provided
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
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