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Embedded Hardware Engineer ( PCB)

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

As an Embedded Hardware Engineer at Efficient, you will design and implement systems featuring a highly energy-efficient processor. Your role involves developing PCB designs, creating bring-up test hardware and customer evaluation development kits, and writing software for these systems. You will also engage in pre-silicon validation, collaborate with various teams to debug issues, and support customers in their hardware development efforts.

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 information on the technology stack beyond embedded systems and PCB design
  • The role requires a significant amount of experience, which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates
  • Start-up pace may imply a fast-changing environment with potential for high pressure
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Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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