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Applications Engineer - Silicon IP

Efficient Computer
Location
San Fransisco, Bay Area OR Pittsburgh, PA OR Austin, TX
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Applications Engineering
Salary
$160,000 to $230,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC verification, physical design, silicon IP integration, or a closely related applications engineering role
  • Strong scripting and automation skills—Python, TCL, Make, or shell
  • Hands-on experience integrating third-party or internally licensed silicon IP
  • Experience diagnosing complex integration issues and translating findings into guidance for customers and internal teams
  • Familiarity with multiple foundries or process nodes and associated challenges
Nice to have
  • Experience as an IP vendor applications engineer, verification or physical-design consultant, or silicon IP integrator at a systems/SoC company
  • Experience with formal verification, protocol compliance suites, verification IP, low-power design, SoC-level DFT, or reliability signoff
  • Experience with processor-based SoC integration, cache-coherent fabrics, and high-speed chip-to-chip or peripheral interfaces
  • Public speaking, technical training, or conference presentation experience
What the job really is

As an Applications Engineer at Efficient, you will serve as the primary technical contact for customers integrating silicon IP into their SoCs. Your role involves troubleshooting integration issues, developing verification environments, and providing technical training. You will also collaborate with engineering teams to improve product offerings based on customer feedback and support pre-sales evaluations.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary ranging from $160,000 to $230,000
  • 10% annual bonus
  • Meaningful equity
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • 401K match
  • Company-paid benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the technology stack or tools used
  • Salary range may vary based on experience and location
  • Role involves significant customer interaction, which may not suit all candidates
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