Careers at Efficientcomputer

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 The Senior Product Manager - Software owns the strategy and direction for Efficient Computer’s developer platform - including the compiler, SDK, runtime integrations, model enablement stack, and overall developer experience. This role is critical to customer adoption and long-term ecosystem growth, translating Efficient’s hardware capabilities into a scalable, developer-ready platform that enables customers to build, optimize, and deploy applications efficiently. Success in this role requires thinking beyond individual features and approaching the platform as a complete developer ecosystem. The Software PM is responsible for defining product direction, prioritization, customer requirements, and developer experience outcomes, while partnering closely with software engineering, silicon architecture, applications engineering, marketing, and customer-facing teams. This is a highly cross-functional product leadership role focused on strategy, platform evolution, and business impact — not project management or sprint administration. The Software PM defines what should be built, why it matters, how success is measured, and how priorities align with customer and company goals, while engineering teams own implementation and execution. Success looks like: Developers achieve production-ready applications quickly, without white-glove engineering support The compiler and SDK become a competitive advantage, not an adoption bottleneck Framework support and tooling reduce evaluation friction and accelerate customer design-ins Software capabilities directly influence customer wins and silicon roadmap decisions Key Responsibilities Define the product roadmap for the compiler, SDK, runtime, model conversion and enablement tooling, and developer platform. Set priorities based on customer requirements, competitive positioning, and strategic platform needs. Lead framework and model enablement strategy across PyTorch, ONNX, ExecuTorch, LiteRT, and future runtimes, including compatibility, validation coverage, performance expectations, and support commitments. Drive reduction in time-to-first-working-application (TTFWA) across customer segments. Define the metric, baseline it, track it, and own the roadmap items that move it. Establish SDK governance: surface area, versioning, API stability commitments, and deprecation policy. Define release quality criteria, validation expectations, and backward compatibility standards. Drive developer confidence through reproducible benchmarking, deterministic tooling behavior, clear diagnostics, and strong documentation. Participate in customer engagements to understand workflow friction, deployment blockers, and framework requirements. Represent software platform strategy in technical customer discussions and ecosystem partnerships. Gather and prioritize developer feedback across evaluation, onboarding, optimization, and deployment phases. Maintain structured mechanisms to feed this directly into roadmap decisions. Partner with Applications Engineering to define the software platform capabilities necessary for production-quality reference applications and customer evaluation flows, including AI inference, vision, audio, and sensor-processing pipelines. Define requirements for profiling, debugging, and performance analysis workflows that allow developers to understand and optimize application behavior on Efficient hardware. Balance long-term platform investments against near-term customer enablement and revenue-driving requirements. Understand when the right call is shipping a polished narrow capability vs. a rough broad one. Influence silicon decisions based on software needs and constraints. Partner with the Hardware PM and architecture team when compiler or runtime requirements have silicon implications. Establish and own developer success metrics and developer workflow metrics and diagnostics: build success rates, TTFWA, workflow completion rate, and friction points. Define and own the SDK release cadence, packaging, distribution, and support lifecycle. Required Qualifications 7+ years of product management experience for developer-facing software platforms - SDKs, compilers, runtimes, APIs, ML tooling, or embedded developer ecosystems Experience shipping tools and platforms used directly by external developers, including operating through the customer-zero phase Demonstrated ownership of developer adoption, onboarding success, workflow completion, or related developer productivity metrics Strong understanding of modern ML inference and deployment pipelines (PyTorch, ONNX, ExecuTorch, LiteRT (formerly TensorFlow Lite), TensorRT, or equivalent) Experience translating customer workflows and technical constraints into actionable product requirements that engineering can build from without ambiguity Familiarity with software performance tradeoffs involving memory, latency, throughput, power, and hardware utilization Ability to work effectively with compiler, runtime, systems software, and silicon architecture teams and to influence without authority across all of them Ability to establish credibility with highly technical developers, compiler engineers, and ML practitioners through clear thinking, technical depth, and strong customer empathy. Preferred Qualifications Experience with compiler toolchains, IRs, and deployment flows (LLVM, MLIR, TOSA, XLA, or equivalent) Experience with embedded AI deployment pipelines and edge inference workflows Experience at a semiconductor or AI hardware company building developer tools for a novel architecture Familiarity with embedded software ecosystems (FreeRTOS, CMSIS-NN, MCU SDK patterns) and Linux-based embedded development environments and cross-compilation workflows Experience with performance profiling tools, compiler traces, and benchmark-driven optimization workflows Experience with benchmarking methodologies (MLPerf or equivalent) - including designing, running, and publishing credible results Experience operating in early-stage environments with incomplete requirements and rapidly evolving architectures Experience in startup environments with hybrid PM + DevRel responsibilities We offer a competitive base salary for this role, generally ranging from $160,000 to $240,000, 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? Efficient 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.

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 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 Responsibilities 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 Required Qualifications & Experience Requirements 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 We 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? Efficient 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.

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 We are seeking a strong hardware infrastructure engineer to develop and scale ATLAS: Efficient’s critical hardware regression testing and performance profiling infrastructure. ATLAS supports automated benchmarking and validation of both our company's products and competitor hardware, providing essential data that drives engineering and product decisions. This role requires a unique set of skills that span both embedded software development as well as typical cloud compute platforms. The ideal candidate must be a full-stack infrastructure engineer who is equally comfortable writing Go services, managing Kubernetes environments, debugging low-level test programs, and working with a wide variety of embedded hardware such as FPGA, Ambiq, Apollo, PIC32 and Efficient E1. Key Responsibilities Regression Testing & Performance Profiling Infrastructure Embedded Hardware Deployment, Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Install new embedded hardware platforms, manage deployed hardware, and perform debug and failure analysis of hardware issues. Test Program Development: Write, port, and maintain low-level c/c++ test programs that run on a diverse set of hardware targets to measure performance, power, and functional behavior. Reliability & Observability: Monitor system health, triage failures, perform root-cause analysis, and continually improve the resilience, robustness, and performance of the infrastructure. Tooling & Automation: Build Python tooling and scripts to automate workflows, parse results, generate reports and drive developer facing performance dashboards. Kubernetes Infrastructure: Maintain and evolve Kubernetes deployments, including job queueing, load balancing, scheduling, and resource management for hardware-attached worker nodes Server, Client & Database Development: Design, implement, and maintain Go-based server and client applications. Manage PostgreSQL (operations data store) and Redis (caching layer), including schema design, query optimization, migrations, and reliability improvements. Required Qualifications & Experience Hands-on embedded hardware and software development experience, including working with embedded toolchains and bring-up of new hardware platforms. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent practical experience. Lead level experience with 5+ years in a cloud and embedded hw infrastructure, test engineering, and full-stack systems role. Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly document complex systems, and lead discussions across teams. A collaborative spirit, with the ability to support and influence multiple engineering teams, balancing competing priorities. Go: Strong proficiency, including experience building production services with HTTP APIs and WebSockets C/C++: Demonstrated ability to write, debug, and maintain systems-level or test code. Python: Solid experience using Python for tooling, automation, and scripting Kubernetes: Hands-on experience operating and maintaining Kubernetes environments, including queueing and load balancing patterns. Databases: Practical experience with PostgreSQL (operations workloads) and Redis (caching) Desired Qualifications & Experience Experience with JTAG/SWD debugging tools and workflows Familiarity with energy and power measurement tools (e.g., power monitors, current probes, instrumented test fixtures) Some experience using hardware-in-the-loop test systems or large-scale automated benchmarking infrastructure Background in performance profiling, benchmark design, or comparative hardware analysis. Familiarity with release engineering practices for both cloud services and embedded firmware. We offer a competitive base salary for this role, generally ranging from $180,000 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? Efficient 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.

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 Efficient is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Architecture team from both a people and delivery perspective. You will partner with technical leads to set priorities, align roadmaps, and drive execution across key engineering initiatives. This role owns the team's operational cadence, including sprint planning, backlog management, project tracking, and cross-functional coordination to ensure projects are delivered on time. In addition to project execution, you will be responsible for people leadership, including coaching, performance management, hiring, and team development. You will also work with external engineering partners and vendors to coordinate deliverables and augment internal development efforts. If you're passionate about building high-performing teams and driving execution in a fast-paced engineering environment, this is an opportunity to help shape the next generation of energy-efficient processors. Key Responsibilities Managing and developing the engineering team by: Conducting regular 1:1 meetings with team members to offer constructive feedback Creating growth plans with key performance indicators for each team member Measuring and tracking the performance of team members Being instrumental in the hiring process, screening résumés and conducting interviews Planning and tracking the work of the architecture team, including: Working closely with technical leads to prioritize work and set roadmaps based on business requirements from the Product, Sales and Marketing teams Creating sprint plans and retrospectives Managing day-to-day operations, including conducting scrum/standup meetings Creating, rescoping, prioritizing and generally keeping track of tasks Engaging with external vendors/partners to augment internal engineering efforts by: Developing clear statements of work Conducting frequent alignment meetings Tracking the progress of external contractors About the Architecture Team The Architecture team drives the design of all of Efficient’s technology, from compilers through hardware, translating product goals into technical specifications. With inputs from other teams and in-house simulation tools, they conduct rapid design explorations to find Pareto-optimal architectures that balance efficiency, performance, and area. Required Qualifications & Experience Requirements Must be an excellent manager with 5+ years of post-graduate experience Prior experience leading projects and scaling teams for growth Adept at project management: sprint planning, issue tracking, etc Flexible and effective in managing rapidly evolving team priorities and focus Must have background in computer architecture or an adjacent discipline, and familiarity with the technical problems and solutions in the field Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field; Experience working with outside vendors to deliver key engineering products Outstanding communication skills and a strong attention to detail We offer a competitive base salary for this role, generally ranging from $200,000 to $260,000, 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? Efficient 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.

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 Efficient’s Embedded Hardware Engineer will design and implement complete systems that feature 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. Specifically, you will be tasked with creating bring-up test hardware and customer evaluation development kits (EDKs), and assist with customer hardware reviews. You will develop the requisite software to operate our bring-up test hardware and EDKs, as well as develop our customer-facing SDK. 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. 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 Responsibilities Develop bring-up test hardware and customer 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 Required Qualifications & Experience 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 Desired Qualifications & Experience Requirements Experience with Altium Develop Solid grasp of computer architectures We 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? Efficient 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.