Ambiq Micro, Inc.
Technology
Sr.StaffEngineer,TimingMethodology&Signoff
“Sr. Staff Engineer, Timing Methodology & Signoff at Ambiq Micro, Inc.. Skills: Timing methodology, Timing convergence, Static timing analysis, SoC signoff. Own timing convergence end-to-end. Define methodology”
What You'll Achieve.
Clean timing convergence; Predictable timing convergence; Correlation between signoff and silicon; Scalable methodologies; Improve team velocity; Improve design quality; Measurable impact on PPA
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Drive complex issues to closure
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience in timing analysis, Deep expertise in static timing analysis, Experience with Synopsys Primetime, Experience with Cadence Tempus, Block-level timing closure experience, SoC-level timing closure experience, Experience in advanced nodes, Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals, Solid understanding of timing principles, Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools, Proficiency in TCL, Proficiency in Python, Proficiency in similar scripting languages, Problem-solving skills, Ability to drive complex issues to closure, Excellent communication skills, Excellent collaboration skills
Nice to Have
Experience with PnR tools, Experience with Fusion Compiler, Experience with Innovus
What You'll Do.
Own timing convergence end-to-end
Develop timing constraints
Refine timing constraints
Develop analysis methodologies
Refine analysis methodologies
Drive block-level closure
Lead signoff activities
Define timing margining
Define glitch analysis
Define noise analysis
Define power/timing tradeoffs
Partner cross-functionally with RTL
Partner cross-functionally with DFT
Partner cross-functionally with physical design
Partner cross-functionally with IP teams
Define timing constraints across diverse IP
Ensure pre-silicon to post-silicon correlation
Enhance methodologies
Stay at forefront of STA advancements
Stay at forefront of emerging process technologies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; RTL teams; DFT teams; Physical design teams; IP teams; Bring-up teams; Validation teams
Communication Scope
Cross-functional communication
Applying for this Sr. Staff Engineer, Timing Methodology & Signoff role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Greenhouse
- Create a Greenhouse profile before applying — it saves time across multiple applications.
- Upload your resume as a PDF; the parser handles it better than Word.
- Answer all knockout questions carefully — wrong answers auto-reject before a human sees you.
- Enable email notifications to track application status in real time.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Ambiq Micro, Inc.?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.