Ambiq · 9 hours ago
MCU Software Security Intern
Austin, Texas, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternAmbiq Micro Inc. is dedicated to providing ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions and enabling intelligence everywhere. The MCU Software Security Intern will join the software security team to develop and test critical software components that ensure device security during boot processes, gaining hands-on experience in embedded systems and security-critical software development.
Consumer ElectronicsInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Help develop and test the Secure Bootrom and Bootloader (mostly written in C, with some assembly and Python)
Work with pre-silicon FPGA prototypes that mimic real chips to verify functionality before silicon fabrication
Write test plans and create test cases to verify security features, such as authentication and encryption
Contribute to automated test suites that run on both FPGA platforms and first-silicon devices
Get exposure to SDK tools, hardware abstraction layers (HAL), and documentation that our customers use
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, with a strong software bent
Familiarity and experience with C programming and Python Scripting
Interest in computer security, embedded systems, or chip design
Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about how hardware and software come together
Eagerness to learn and work as part of a collaborative team
Preferred
Arm assembly knowledge is a plus
Company
Ambiq
Ambiq® was founded in 2010 on the simple yet powerful notion that extremely low-power semiconductors are the key to the future of electronics.
Founded in 2010
201-500 employees
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2025 (13)
2024 (2)
2023 (12)
2022 (7)
2021 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$470.19MKey Investors
EDBI,Taiwania Capital Management CorporationQ Venture PartnersOUP (Osage University Partners)
2026-01-21Post Ipo Secondary· $1.33M
2026-01-21Post Ipo Equity· $81.74M
2025-07-30IPO
Leadership Team
Fumihide Esaka
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Hanson
Founder and CTO
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