Senior Software Program Manager at Ambiq Micro, Inc.
Austin, TX
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Jul 17, 2026
Austin, TX
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior program management role focused on embedded software for ARM Cortex-M based SoCs, specifically Ambiq's AmbiqSuite SDK. The position spans the full product lifecycle — from pre-silicon planning through silicon bring-up and production releases — coordinating across software, hardware, architecture, and validation teams in multiple geographies. It suits an experienced technical program manager with a strong embedded software background who can translate engineering complexity into structured execution plans.
Senior level · 10+ years · Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 500 people in the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (computer and information systems managers). range 380–660
Applicant volume Heavy — This req sits in a large pool with little in its requirements to thin it, and auto-apply tools fire at everything in the occupation. Applying early and leading with the rare skills below is what gets read.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $180,882 (middle half $145,991–$225,298).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (8)
This role is a Technical Program Manager, not a people-manager with direct reports in the traditional sense — the JD describes cross-functional coordination and program execution leadership rather than org management. 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers) is the closest fit; 15-1299 is noted as an alternative since the role is heavily IC-adjacent (no explicit budget/headcount ownership mentioned).
Master's degree is listed as 'preferred,' so the hard minimum is a Bachelor's degree.
ARM Cortex-M, RTOS, and SDK development experience are explicitly called 'highly desirable' in the qualifications section, so they are marked as preferred rather than required.
AI-assisted development tools and LLMs are explicitly called 'a plus,' so they are marked as preferred.
The posting states the role is on-site 5 days a week in NW Austin; no remote option is offered.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
The posting explicitly states no visa sponsorship is available.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): embedded software development.
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