Embedded Hardware Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>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</p></div><p>Efficient’s&nbsp;<em><strong>Embedded Hardware Engineer</strong> </em>will design and implement complete systems that feature the world’s most energy-efficient programmable processor.&nbsp; Your primary role will be to develop PCB designs and accompanying system software to test and showcase our revolutionary processors.&nbsp; Specifically, you will be tasked with creating bring-up test hardware and customer evaluation development kits (EDKs), and assist with customer hardware reviews.&nbsp; You will develop the requisite software to operate our bring-up test hardware and EDKs, as well as develop our customer-facing SDK.&nbsp; Additionally, you will be involved in pre-silicon activities such as validating our processors using RTL simulators and FPGA emulators, and developing secure boot ROMs.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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!</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop bring-up test hardware and customer EDKs</li> <li>Engage with PCBA vendors, and manage relationships</li> <li>Perform board bring-up</li> <li>Perform pre-silicon validation activities for our processors</li> <li>Develop boot ROM and firmware for our processors</li> <li>Perform first-silicon bring-up and checkout activities</li> <li>Engage with Digital Design and Compiler teams to debug silicon issues</li> <li>Build out a low level SDK for our processors and maintain a set of standard libraries</li> <li>Support customers with their board development efforts, reviewing designs and providing recommended solutions</li> <li>Deploy applications to our processors, in software simulation, RTL emulation, and silicon implementation</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications &amp; Experience Requirements&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>8+ years experience with PCB board design</li> <li>8+ years of experience developing software for embedded systems</li> <li>Experience debugging new silicon and hardware prototypes in the lab</li> <li>5+ years of experience with C and/or C++</li> <li>Deep knowledge of at least one embedded platform, such as MSP430, STM32, Ambiq Apollo, PIC32, or similar</li> <li>Experience using industry standard development and debugging tools for embedded systems</li> <li>Strong attention to detail, and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously&nbsp;</li> <li>Good problem solving skills, communication skills, and work ethic</li> <li>Comfortable working at a start-up engineering pace</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Qualifications &amp; Experience Requirements&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with Altium Develop</li> <li>Solid grasp of computer architectures</li> </ul> <div> <p>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.</p> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Why Join Efficient?</strong></p> <p>Efficient offers a<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>competitive compensation and benefits package</strong>, including<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>401K match, company-paid benefits, equity program, paid parental leave, and flexibility</strong>. We are committed to personal and professional development and strive to grow together as people and as a company.</p></div>