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Senior Embedded Engineer

Efficient Computer
Location
San Francisco, Bay Area OR Pittsburgh, PA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Embedded
Salary
$160,000 to $220,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
Nice to have
  • Experience with PCB board design
  • Solid grasp of computer architectures
What the job really is

As a Senior Embedded Engineer at Efficient, you will develop and deploy firmware and applications for cutting-edge energy-efficient processors. Your responsibilities will include enhancing the SDK, performing silicon validation, and supporting customers with board development. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to demonstrate the value of Efficient's technology in the embedded systems space.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary ranging from $160,000 to $220,000
  • 10% annual bonus
  • Meaningful equity
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • 401K match
  • Company-paid benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work policy despite multiple locations listed
  • Fast-paced start-up environment may require adaptability and resilience
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