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Develop deep expertise in Ambarella AI SoC and accelerator architecture. * Design, implement, and ... software, firmware engineering. * Strong C, Python and low-level programming experience. * Deep ...

At Ambarella, we are looking for talented team members to help us deliver our advanced computer ... System Software Algorithm engineers at Ambarella research and develop next-generation computer ...

$161K - $182K/yr

Able to modify pytorch code to model Ambarella SoC. * Create scripts and utilities for data ... Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills. * Modern software development methodologies: source ...

Microcode summer intern engineers at Ambarella are responsible for the design, implement and test ... Must be comfortable with modern software development methodologies such as code review, unit ...

We are looking for a Software Engineer intern to work on the software development tools targeting future generations of Ambarella chips for embedded Computer Vision application and Intelligent ...

Ambarella has some exciting internship opportunities for self-motivated and creative students near completing of their master's degree. We are looking for talented software programmers who possess a ...

Algorithm engineer interns at Ambarella are responsible for developing highly efficient algorithms for our self-driving car and a wide variety of Ambarella's future products. Responsibilities:

$246K/yr

Ambarella's low-power systems-on-chip (SoCs) integrate proprietary and highly efficient perception ... Requirements * Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a ...

$265K - $300K/yr

You won't just manage relationships; you will translate our silicon and software capabilities into ... developers and partners by providing the necessary SDKs, tools, and playbooks to build on Ambarella ...

$195K - $226K/yr

Ambarella is a leading fabless semiconductor company at the forefront of edge AI-based computer ... and real-world software deployment. Why this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced VLSI ...

$130K - $150K/yr

Drive system-level verification of key components, including Ambarella's image processing pipeline ... Collaborate closely with RTL design, architecture, and software teams to ensure thorough validation ...

Work with mixed signal and digital design engineers to ensure that interfaces are properly designed * Help systems team identify and select appropriate embedded systems controllers Job Requirements ...

$155K - $195K/yr

... and software requirements, and guide them through the evaluation process, including component ... Train customers on the effective use of Ambarella SoCs, reference designs, Linux SDKs, AI tools ...

MSEE in Electrical / Computer Engineering * Knowledge of DFT fundamentals * Knowledge of Logic design & Static timing analysis * Knowledge of Verilog and any scripting language

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Staff Software Engineer

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

AI Vision Processors For Edge ApplicationsOur solutions make cameras smarter by extracting valuable data from high-resolution video streams.

Job Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer to develop and optimize low-level software and microcode for AI workloads on Ambarella AI SoCs. This role focuses on AI workload deployment, performance optimization, heterogeneous compute orchestration, and system-level debugging across the silicon lifecycle.

This is a hands-on engineering role at the hardware-software boundary.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Low-Level & Runtime Development
    • Develop deep expertise in Ambarella AI SoC and accelerator architecture.
    • Design, implement, and debug microcode, runtime, and system-level software to deploy AI workloads.
    • Efficiently utilize heterogeneous compute cores and multi-level memory hierarchies to maximize performance.
  • Tooling & Infrastructure
    • Develop tools and infrastructure to streamline workload deployment, profiling, debugging, and performance analysis.
    • Enhance SDKs and workflows to simplify model and algorithm deployment to Ambarella AI platforms.
  • Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration
    • Partner with architecture, hardware, compiler, and application teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
    • Support customers in optimizing and integrating their models onto Ambarella SoCs.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Required
    • Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
    • 5 to 10 years of experience in systems software, embedded software, firmware engineering.
    • Strong C, Python and low-level programming experience.
    • Deep understanding of Computer architecture and Microprocessor fundamentals.
    • Experience with modern software development processes.
    • Strong analytical skills, with a passion for solving complex challenges.
    • Strong communication, interpersonal and planning skills.
  • Preferred
    • Experience with heterogenous compute core SoCs and accelerators.
    • Knowledge of Runtimes, Operating Systems and/or RTOS internals.
    • Experience debugging system-level issues across components and layers.
  • Nice to have
    • Knowledge of Deep Learning, Computer Vision fundamentals.
    • Knowledge of AI workloads (CNNs, LLMs/VLMs), particularly how they map efficiently to hardware.

What Makes You Successful in This Role

  • You enjoy working close to the hardware.
  • You are driven by performance optimization challenges.
  • You are comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast-moving, product-driven environments.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 166,000 USD - 188,000 USD for Level 3, and 188,000 USD - 212,000 USD for Level 4.