Embedded Engineer

• Develop and deploy firmware and applications for our processors, in software simulation, RTL emulation, and on silicon
• Enhance and maintain our low level SDK and set of standard libraries
• Perform silicon validation and verification activities
• Develop bring-up test hardware and customer EVKs
• Perform board bring-up
• Perform first-silicon bring-up and checkout activities
• Engage with Digital Design and Compiler teams to debug silicon issues
• Support customers with their board development efforts, reviewing designs and providing recommended solutions

• 8+ years of experience developing firmware and applications for embedded systems
• 8+ years of experience with C and/or C++
• Experience porting RTOSes to new processor architectures
• Experience debugging new silicon and hardware prototypes in the lab
• Deep knowledge of at least one embedded platform, such as MSP430, STM32, Ambiq Apollo, PIC32, or similar
• Experience using industry standard development and debugging tools for embedded systems
• Strong attention to detail, and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Good problem solving skills, communication skills, and work ethic
• Comfortable working at a start-up engineering pace

Desired Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Experience with PCB board design
• Solid grasp of computer architectures, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming Languages, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Architecture, Computer Firmware, Customer Support/Service, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Detail Oriented, Embedded Systems, Energy Efficiency, Graphic Design, Hardware Development, Hardware Quality Assurance, Industry Standards, Internet of Things, Low Power, Microprocessor, Microprocessor Architecture, Multitasking, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Prototyping, Silicon Bringup, Software Development, Software Porting, Software Simulation, Standards Development, Technical/Engineering Design, Validation Testing

We offer a competitive salary for this role, generally ranging from $160,000 to $210,000, 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?

Efficient offers acompetitive compensation and benefits package, including401K 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.

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