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VP - Information Technology

Austin, Texas, United States

Company Overview

Ambiq is on a mission to enable intelligence everywhere — powering the AI edge revolution with the world's lowest-power semiconductor solutions.

Built on our proprietary sub- and near-threshold technology, our chips deliver multi-fold improvements in energy efficiency without costly process scaling. Since 2010, we've shipped over 290 million units to customers building smarter wearables, medical devices, IoT products, and AI-powered edge applications.

Our cross-functional teams span design, research, development, production, marketing, sales, and operations across Austin, Hsinchu, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore. We move fast, tackle hard problems, and create space for people to grow through complex, meaningful work that shapes the future of technology.

We're looking for self-motivated, creative problem-solvers who are eager to push technological limits and make a real impact in energy efficiency.

At Ambiq, we live by five values: Innovate. Collaborate. Focus. Learn. Achieve.

If that's you, join us — the intelligence everywhere revolution starts here.

 

This role will be on-site 5 days a week in NW Austin.

Scope

We are seeking a Vice President of Information Technology to lead and transform our global IT & Cybersecurity function. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive will serve as the primary architect of our technology infrastructure, enterprise systems, and digital strategy — enabling the company to scale efficiently as we grow our footprint in the global fabless semiconductor market.

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable setting long-term IT vision and rolling up their sleeves to drive execution. You will own IT operations end-to-end: from integration of AI productivity tools to infrastructure reliability and cybersecurity to ERP modernization and vendor partnerships.  That ownership will span all of Ambiq’s global sites.

You will join at an exciting inflection point, with the opportunity to build and modernize IT from the ground up, directly shaping how a growth-stage technology company operates.

  • Direct seat at the executive table with a reporting line to the CEO
  • High-visibility role with board-level exposure and strategic influence
  • Opportunity to architect IT infrastructure for a scaling, innovation-driven company
  • Collaborative culture that values bold thinking and decisive action

Responsibilities

IT Strategy & Digital Transformation

  • Define and execute a global IT roadmap.
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives that drive operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the speed of decision-making across the organization
  • Partner with the CEO and executive leadership to identify and prioritize technology investments with measurable ROI
  • Build and maintain an IT governance framework that ensures alignment, accountability, and transparency

IT Infrastructure & Security

  • Oversee the design, deployment, and management of enterprise IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud environments, and end-user computing
  • Establish and enforce a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and proactive protection against evolving threats
  • Drive reliability, scalability, and performance across all IT systems to support 24/7 global operations
  • Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing
  • Ensure SOX IT General Controls (ITGCs) are designed, implemented, and operating effectively across all financially relevant systems, in partnership with Finance and external auditors.

ERP & Business Systems

  • Own the lifecycle of enterprise systems, including ERP, CRM, PLM, and collaboration platforms — including roadmap, upgrades, and integrations
  • Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, and Engineering to ensure business systems are optimized for efficiency and accurately reflect business processes
  • Lead evaluations and implementations of new systems or replacements to support scale

Team Leadership

  • Inspire and cultivate followership by leading with vision, authenticity, and purpose — earning trust through transparency, consistency, and genuine investment in each team member's growth
  • Recruit and develop a high-performing IT team, building a culture where people feel ownership over outcomes, not just ownership of tasks - accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence
  • Coach and mentor IT staff with intentionality, identifying individual strengths and aspirations to unlock potential, accelerate career growth, and build meaningful succession depth across the organization
  • Model the standard: demonstrate the mindset, work ethic, and values expected of the team, knowing that culture is shaped more by what leaders do than what they say
  • Build cross-functional relationships that elevate the IT team's reputation as a trusted, credible partner — expanding influence and creating advocates throughout the business.

Vendor Management

  • Manage IT budget and vendor relationships with strategic discipline, negotiating contracts that maximize value, minimize risk, and preserve organizational flexibility
  • Build a vendor management framework anchored in SLA compliance, performance accountability, and strategic alignment — treating key vendors as extensions of the team, not just suppliers
  • Continuously evaluate the vendor portfolio for fit, capability, and cost-efficiency, making bold decisions to consolidate, invest, or exit when the data supports it

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 8 years in a senior IT leadership role (Director, VP, or CIO)
  • Demonstrated success leading IT functions in semiconductor, EDA, hardware, or related technology industries
  • Deep expertise in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
  • Proven track record of leading digital transformation and driving measurable business outcomes through technology
  • Experience managing and developing teams in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment with globally distributed teams across the US, Asia, and Europe.
  • Strong executive communication skills — able to translate technical complexity into strategic business value
  • Experience with IT vendor negotiation, contract management, and budget stewardship

Preferred

  • Experience in a fabless semiconductor or IP licensing company
  • Familiarity with EDA tools, IP management, or semiconductor design workflows
  • CISSP, CISM, PMP, or equivalent professional certifications
  • MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • AI Enablement

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas (now or in the future) for this role.

 

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