Embedded Hardware Engineer ( PCB)

About the role

Efficient is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor. Our 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. As an Embedded Hardware Engineer, you will design and implement complete systems featuring the world’s most energy-efficient programmable processor. Your primary role will be to develop PCB designs and accompanying system software to test and showcase our revolutionary processors.

Responsibilities

• Develop bring-up test hardware and customer evaluation development kits (EDKs)
• Engage with PCBA vendors and manage relationships
• Perform board bring-up
• Perform pre-silicon validation activities for our processors
• Develop boot ROM and firmware for our processors
• Perform first-silicon bring-up and checkout activities
• Engage with Digital Design and Compiler teams to debug silicon issues
• Build out a low-level SDK for our processors and maintain a set of standard libraries
• Support customers with their board development efforts, reviewing designs and providing recommended solutions
• Deploy applications to our processors in software simulation, RTL emulation, and silicon implementation

Requirements

• 8+ years experience with PCB board design
• 8+ years of experience developing software for embedded systems
• Experience debugging new silicon and hardware prototypes in the lab
• 5+ years of experience with C and/or C++
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience with Altium Designer
• Solid grasp of computer architectures

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $210,000
• Meaningful equity
• Comprehensive benefits including 401K match and company-paid benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Flexibility in work arrangements
• Commitment to personal and professional development