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Head of People Rewards and Wellbeing

Austin, Texas, United States

Company Overview 

Ambiq's mission is to enable intelligence everywhere by delivering the lowest power semiconductor solutions. Ambiq is a pioneer and a leading provider of ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions based on our proprietary and patented sub- and near-threshold technologies. With the increasing power requirements of artificial intelligence (AI) computing, our customers are relying on our solutions to deliver AI to edge environments. Our hardware and software innovations fundamentally deliver a multi-fold improvement in power consumption over traditional semiconductor designs without expensive process geometry scaling. We began in 2010 by addressing the power consumption challenges of battery-powered devices at the edge, where they were most pronounced. As of the beginning of 2025, we've shipped more than 280+ million units worldwide. 

Our innovative and fast-moving teams of design, research, development, production, marketing, sales, and operations are spread across several continents, including the US (Austin), Taiwan (Hsinchu), China (Shanghai and Shenzhen), and Singapore. We value relentless technology innovation, a deep commitment to customer success, collaborative problem-solving, and an enthusiastic pursuit of energy efficiency. We embrace candidates who also share these same values. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, creative, and comfortable learning and driving exciting new technologies. We encourage and nurture an environment that fosters growth and opportunities to work on complex, meaningful, and challenging projects, creating a lasting impact and shaping the future of technology. Join us on our quest for enabling billions of intelligent devices. The intelligence everywhere revolution starts here. 

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Head of People Rewards and Wellbeing (a.k.a. The Performance Architect)

We’re on the hunt for a hands-on, numbers-loving hero to join our People & Culture team as our new Head of People Rewards and Wellbeing! This isn’t just any HR role — it’s a chance to design, build, and protect the very systems that keep our team rewarded, recognized, and ready to change the world.

In this brand-new role, you’ll take the lead in crafting and managing our total rewards strategy. You’ve got a strong grasp of compensation programs, from exempt employees to sales incentives and executive pay. Maybe you’re not a full-blown expert in equity and variable comp yet — but you’ve got the curiosity, initiative, and drive to get there fast. You know your way around U.S. benefits and can spot cost trends before they become kryptonite.

We’re a fast-growing company of 200+ amazing humans, and in our close-knit HR squad, everyone gets to shape the story. If you’re ready to flex your superpowers in compensation and benefits while diving into all things People & Culture, we’d love to have you on our team.

You’ll join an unstoppable crew of HR heroes:
•    Rick “The Talent Whisperer” Morales – Head of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, finder of exceptional humans.
•    Gina “The Operations Dynamo” Barres – our master of organization and efficiency (seriously, she runs on pure energy).
•    Allie “The Austin Avenger” Garza – HR Generalist extraordinaire and fearless commander of our Austin HQ.
•    Helen “The APAC Guardian” Ng – keeping our global culture thriving across continents.

You, our Performance Architect, will bring precision, empathy, and pride to ensuring everyone feels valued and motivated to deliver their best. You know this work isn’t just about numbers — it’s about people’s lives, trust, and wellbeing. And that’s what makes you the real hero of this story.

Responsibilities

Compensation Leadership

  • Design, implement, and manage base salary, bonus, commission, and equity programs that align with company goals and reflect industry best practices.
  • Oversee compensation evaluations for new hires, promotions, internal transfers, and retention initiatives to ensure fairness and consistency.
  • Lead the annual compensation cycle — including merit increases, bonuses, and equity planning — ensuring systems are ready, data is accurate, and processes run efficiently.
  • Model and analyze incentive plans to confirm alignment with business objectives and performance goals.
  • Conduct in-depth compensation analyses and build reports, dashboards, and data models that support decision-making and long-term strategy.
  • Benchmark roles and pay structures by participating in and analyzing results from global and regional Aon/Radford surveys to maintain market competitiveness.
  • Drive pay equity and market studies, leading or contributing to audits that promote fairness, transparency, and compliance.
    Ensure global compliance by maintaining alignment of compensation programs with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Benefits Strategy

  • Continuously evaluate and enhance our benefits offerings to ensure they stay competitive — and always equal to or better than what others in the market provide.
  • Partner with Gallagher to manage U.S. employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and disability coverage.
  • Collaborate with the APAC HR Lead to align non-U.S. benefit programs, promoting a consistent and equitable global employee experience.
  • Serve as the go-to resource for employees on all things benefits — from enrollment questions to claims support and general inquiries.
  • Work closely with benefit providers to troubleshoot issues, streamline processes, and ensure smooth, high-quality service for employees.
  • Support key benefits milestones, including open enrollment, annual renewals, and employee education initiatives that help team members make the most of their benefits.

 Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. Master’s degree a plus.
  • Exposure or experience with payroll systems, ideally within a fast-paced or similar industry environment.
  • Deep understanding of compensation and benefits principles, best practices, and compliance requirements.
  • Familiarity with modern HR Information Systems, such as Paylocity (or similar platforms).
  • Strong analytical mindset — skilled at gathering, interpreting, and translating complex data into actionable insights.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and consistency.
  • Proficient in NetSuite and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across teams.
  • Trusted professional who handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

What You Need 

We're seeking passionate technologists who thrive on pushing boundaries, solving complex challenges, and driving transformative solutions. 

At Ambiq, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team that values relentless innovation, customer-centric thinking, and continuous learning. If you're a self-motivated, creative problem-solver eager to push technological limits and make a meaningful impact in energy efficiency, this is your opportunity to grow, excel, and turn groundbreaking ideas into reality. 

Most importantly, the successful candidate will be able to live the Ambiq Shared Values: 

  • Innovate: We tenaciously find ways to break down the barriers to possible solutions 
  • Collaborate: We proactively communicate and encourage each other to be better. 
  • Focus: We keep the voice of the customer at the center of everything we do. 
  • Learn: We strive for continuous improvement and are always curious. 
  • Achieve: We execute on quality and follow through on our commitments. 

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