VP - Information Technology
AmbiqAbout the role
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 300 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 intentio
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