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# Embedded Engineer

- **Company:** Efficient LLC
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Microprocessors, Firmware, Hardware Design, Software Engineering, PIC Microcontroller, Hardware Testing, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-embedded-engineer-san-jose-ca--bc99ad87-f819-4df3-96c5-02e4fea4e4c5

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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