Senior Embedded Engineer

Efficient Computer is rethinking computing from the ground up to solve one of AI's biggest challenges: energy. Our Fabric architecture delivers a 10–100x improvement in energy efficiency for general-purpose computation, including AI, while supporting familiar programming languages and software frameworks—unlocking new possibilities for autonomous machines, intelligent infrastructure, wearables, and space systems. With our first processor, Electron E1, now shipping in volume and more than $97 million in Series B financing recently announced, we're accelerating customer deployments and scaling our architecture to data center performance. Join us to build the hardware and software that bring intelligence wherever it's needed and help shape the next generation of computing.Efficient’s Embedded Engineers design and implement firmware, applications and hardware that feature the world’s most energy-efficient programmable processors. The role’s primary responsibility is developing firmware and applications for our processors. The role’s responsibilities also include enhancing and maintaining our bare-metal SDK, porting RTOSes to run on our processors, developing hardware (development kits and bring-up boards) and participating in pre-silicon and post-silicon engineering activities (validation and verification).This position is a unique opportunity to develop cutting-edge hardware and software 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deploy firmware and applications for our processors, in software simulation, RTL emulation, and on siliconEnhance and maintain our low level SDK and set of standard librariesPerform silicon validation and verification activitiesDevelop bring-up test hardware and customer EVKsPerform board bring-upPerform first-silicon bring-up and checkout activitiesEngage with Digital Design and Compiler teams to debug silicon issuesSupport customers with their board development efforts, reviewing designs and providing recommended solutionsRequired Qualifications & Experience Requirements8+ years of experience developing firmware and applications for embedded systems8+ years of experience with C and/or C++Experience porting RTOSes to new processor architecturesExperience debugging new silicon and hardware prototypes in the labDeep knowledge of at least one embedded platform, such as MSP430, STM32, Ambiq Apollo, PIC32, or similarExperience using industry standard development and debugging tools for embedded systemsStrong attention to detail, and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously Good problem solving skills, communication skills, and work ethicComfortable working at a start-up engineering paceDesired Qualifications & Experience RequirementsExperience with PCB board designSolid grasp of computer architecturesWe offer a competitive base salary for this role, generally ranging from $160,000 to $220,000, plus a 10% annual bonus, meaningful equity, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation will depend on experience, level, and location, with flexibility for the right candidate.Why Join Efficient?Build what's next. At Efficient, you'll tackle big challenges with room to take ownership and make an impact. We back you with competitive pay, equity, a 401(k) match, company-paid benefits, paid parental leave, and flexibility—plus opportunities to grow your skills and career as we scale.