{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e05bcb901a600f7b9b087f74","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e05bcb901a600f7b9b087f74","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e05bcb901a600f7b9b087f74","title":"Senior Embedded Engineer","description":"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\n\nEfficient'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).\n\nThis 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!\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and deploy firmware and applications for our processors, in software simulation, RTL emulation, and on silicon\nEnhance and maintain our low level SDK and set of standard libraries\nPerform silicon validation and verification activities\nDevelop bring-up test hardware and customer EVKs\nPerform board bring-up\nPerform first-silicon bring-up and checkout activities\nEngage with Digital Design and Compiler teams to debug silicon issues\nSupport customers with their board development efforts, reviewing designs and providing recommended solutions\nRequired Qualifications & Experience Requirements\n8+ years of experience developing firmware and applications for embedded systems\n8+ years of experience with C and/or C++\nExperience porting RTOSes to new processor architectures\nExperience debugging new silicon and hardware prototypes in the lab\nDeep knowledge of at least one embedded platform, such as MSP430, STM32, Ambiq Apollo, PIC32, or similar\nExperience using industry standard development and debugging tools for embedded systems\nStrong attention to detail, and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously\nGood problem solving skills, communication skills, and work ethic\nComfortable working at a start-up engineering pace\nDesired Qualifications & Experience Requirements\nExperience with PCB board design\nSolid grasp of computer architectures\n\nWe 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.\n\nWhy Join Efficient?\n\nEfficient 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.","company":"Efficient Computer","rawCompany":"efficient computer","city":"San Jose","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-03T10:05:10.305Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Embedded Engineer","description":"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\n\nEfficient'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).\n\nThis 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!\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and deploy firmware and applications for our processors, in software simulation, RTL emulation, and on silicon\nEnhance and maintain our low level SDK and set of standard libraries\nPerform silicon validation and verification activities\nDevelop bring-up test hardware and customer EVKs\nPerform board bring-up\nPerform first-silicon bring-up and checkout activities\nEngage with Digital Design and Compiler teams to debug silicon issues\nSupport customers with their board development efforts, reviewing designs and providing recommended solutions\nRequired Qualifications & Experience Requirements\n8+ years of experience developing firmware and applications for embedded systems\n8+ years of experience with C and/or C++\nExperience porting RTOSes to new processor architectures\nExperience debugging new silicon and hardware prototypes in the lab\nDeep knowledge of at least one embedded platform, such as MSP430, STM32, Ambiq Apollo, PIC32, or similar\nExperience using industry standard development and debugging tools for embedded systems\nStrong attention to detail, and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously\nGood problem solving skills, communication skills, and work ethic\nComfortable working at a start-up engineering pace\nDesired Qualifications & Experience Requirements\nExperience with PCB board design\nSolid grasp of computer architectures\n\nWe 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.\n\nWhy Join Efficient?\n\nEfficient 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.","datePosted":"2026-09-03T10:05:10.305Z","dateModified":"2026-09-03T10:05:10.305Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Efficient Computer","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"San Jose","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e05bcb901a600f7b9b087f74"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e05bcb901a600f7b9b087f74"}}