Embedded Engineer
Efficient Computer
Efficient is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor. Efficient’s patented technology uses 100x less energy than state of the art commercially available ultra-low-power processors and is programmable using standard high-level programming languages and AI/ML frameworks. This level of efficiency makes perpetual, pervasive intelligence possible: run AI/ML continuously on a AA battery for 5-10 years. Our platform’s unprecedented level of efficiency enables IoT devices to intelligently capture and curate first-party data to drive the next major computing revolution
Efficient’s Embedded Engineer will design and implement applications to run on the world’s most energy-efficient programmable processor. Efficient is a microprocessor company, so our embedded engineers do a lot more than just writing firmware. We write code to test our new processors in the pre-silicon phase, validate new microchips after they arrive from the factory, work with the compiler team to ensure we're maximizing performance of the chips, design test fixtures and dev boards, and write the SDK that's used by our customers. This position is a unique opportunity to develop applications for cutting-edge hardware as part of a highly interdisciplinary team, helping to demonstrate the value of Efficient’s breakthrough technology. If you are an engineer who wants to be part of an intensely skilled team and wants to have an immediate impact building the next generation of energy-efficient embedded applications, this is for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop embedded applications working from customer requirements, existing specifications, and existing code
- Deploy applications to Efficient’s processor targets, in software simulation, RTL emulation, and silicon implementation
- Design and bringup of prototype boards. Writing prototype firmware.
- Build out a low level SDK for Efficient’s processor and maintain a set of standard libraries
- Contribute to Efficient’s software ecosystem, including optimized libraries for embedded TinyML, standard DSP kernels, and other common operations
- Validate and measure performance and energy characteristics based on customer application requirements
- Work closely with compiler team to test and refine compiler feature set
Required Qualifications & Experience Requirements
- Must be an excellent embedded engineer with 2+ years of experience
- Experience debugging prototypes at the hardware level.
- 2+ years of experience with C and/or C++.
- Deep knowledge of at least one embedded platform, such as MSP430, STM32, Ambiq Apollo, PIC32, or similar
- Experience developing and deploying applications under resource constraints
- Experience using non-standard build environments and compiler toolchains, especially for embedded systems
- Experience using industry standard development and debugging tools for embedded development
- Strong attention to detail, good work ethic, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and good communication skills
- Good problem solving skills
Desired Qualifications & Experience Requirements
- Experience building TinyML models and deploying models under severe resource constraints (e.g. limited memory)
- Experience writing optimized BLAS and DSP kernels
- Experience with compiler development, including LLVM and/or MLIR
- Experience with PCB board design using industry standard CAD tools like Altium or similar
- Knowledge of computer architecture
We offer a competitive salary for this role, generally ranging from $150,000 to $180,000, along with meaningful equity and comprehensive benefits. The final compensation package will be based on your experience and location, with some flexibility to ensure we align with the right candidate.
Why Join Efficient?
At Efficient, we do not care about hierarchy—your impact is what matters. If you produce prodigious, high-quality work, you will be recognized and rewarded accordingly. We are a high-trust, high-output team where ownership and autonomy are paramount. If you are looking for a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of high-performance computing, let’s talk.
Efficient offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401K match, company-paid benefits, equity program, paid parental leave, and flexibility. We are committed to personal and professional development and strive to grow together as people and as a company.
