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Applications Engineer

Efficient Computer
Location
San Fransisco, Bay Area OR Pittsburgh, PA OR Austin, TX
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Applications Engineering
Salary
$160,000 to $230,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development, with strong background in software and firmware development
  • Hands-on experience with multiple embedded platforms
  • Strong understanding of board design and embedded system integration
  • Proven track record in application engineering or customer-facing technical roles
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences
Nice to have
  • Prior experience in solutions engineering, field application engineering, or customer-facing embedded development
  • Experience building reference designs or developer kits for embedded platforms
  • Familiarity with performance, power, and efficiency trade-offs in embedded computing systems
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
What the job really is

As an Applications Engineer at Efficient, you will bridge the gap between innovative hardware and customer applications by designing and implementing embedded computing solutions. Your role will involve collaborating with customers to understand their needs, developing software and firmware for various embedded platforms, and creating technical collateral to demonstrate the capabilities of Efficient's technology. You will also support customers throughout the development lifecycle and provide feedback for product improvements.

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
  • Salary range is broad and depends on experience, level, and location.
  • Role involves significant customer interaction and travel, which may not suit all candidates.
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