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Ambiq Micro · Austin, Texas, United States · On-site

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About Ambiq Micro

Ambiq – Ambient Intelligence. Ambiq is the industry leader in ultra-low power semiconductor platforms and solutions for battery-powered edge AI devices. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.

About the role

We're looking for self-motivated, creative problem-solvers who are eager to push technological limits and make a real impact in energy efficiency. If that's you, join us — the intelligence everywhere revolution starts here.

What they're looking for

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school, active bar license in good standing
  • 12+ years of legal experience, with significant in-house counsel leadership at a semiconductor or high-tech company — ideally including tenure at a top-tier firm advising technology clients
  • Demonstrated expertise in corporate governance, complex commercial agreements, global IP protection, and regulatory compliance
  • Deep knowledge of semiconductor-specific legal terrain: export controls (ITAR/EAR), CFIUS, supply chain risk, and technology licensing in global markets
  • Proven ability to lead high-stakes transactions including M&A, equity financings, and cross-border partnerships
  • Strong employment law foundation with experience advising on global workforce matters and executive compensation
More about this role

Company Overview

Ambiq is on a mission to enable intelligence everywhere — powering the AI edge revolution with the world's lowest-power semiconductor solutions.

Built on our proprietary sub- and near-threshold technology, our chips deliver multi-fold improvements in energy efficiency without costly process scaling. Since 2010, we've shipped over 300 million units to customers building smarter wearables, medical devices, IoT products, and AI-powered edge applications.

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.

We're looking for self-motivated, creative problem-solvers who are eager to push technological limits and make a real impact in energy efficiency.

At Ambiq, we live by five values: Innovate. Collaborate. Focus. Learn. Achieve.

If that's you, join us — the intelligence everywhere revolution starts here.

Ambiq stands at a pivotal moment. Following a successful IPO, the company is accelerating its mission to enable...

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