Applications Engineer

Efficient Computer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Equity program

Paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Efficient Computer is seeking an Applications Engineer to bridge hardware and customer applications. You will design and implement embedded solutions, enabling customers to leverage Efficient architecture across various platforms.

The role requires hands-on work with hardware and software, travel up to 30%, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, efficient solutions. Equity and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Experience with multiple embedded platforms.
• Strong board design and embedded system integration experience.
• Proven track record in application engineering or customer-facing technical roles.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (up to 30%).
• U.S. citizenship may be required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand applications, requirements, and system challenges.
• Develop and optimize software and firmware on embedded platforms.
• Work across the full embedded stack—from board design to firmware and software.
• Create reference designs, demos, and technical collateral for real-world scenarios.

Skills

Embedded systems

Firmware development

Software development

Board design

Customer engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

C/C++

RTOS

PCB design tools

Job description

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 Computer is seeking a Applications Engineer to bridge the gap between our groundbreaking hardware and real-world customer applications. In this role, you will design and implement embedded computing solutions tailored to customer use cases, enabling them to fully leverage the power of Efficient’s architecture.

If you thrive on solving technical challenges, enjoy working hands-on with both hardware and software, and love collaborating directly with customers to bring solutions to life, this is the role for you. You will play a critical part in ensuring our customers succeed across a wide range of embedded platforms and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement & Application Engineering
  • Partner directly with customers to understand their applications, requirements, and system challenges
  • Design and implement board-level and embedded solutions that align with customer needs
  • Serve as a trusted technical resource in customer interactions, helping them integrate Efficient hardware into their products
• Technical Development & Integration
  • Develop and optimize software and firmware on a variety of embedded computing platforms
  • Work across the full embedded stack—board design, firmware, and software—to deliver robust, efficient solutions
  • Collaborate with internal architecture, hardware, and software teams to refine customer-facing solutions
• Solution Delivery & Enablement
  • Own the development of reference designs, demos, and technical collateral to showcase Efficient’s technology in real-world scenarios
  • Support customers throughout the development lifecycle—from initial design to final deployment
  • Provide feedback from the field to guide future product improvements and feature development

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 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
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, Efficient offices, and industry events as needed (up to 30%+ of your time)
• Certain assignments for customers may require candidates to hold U.S. citizenship.

Desired Qualifications

• 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

  We offer a competitive salary for this role, generally ranging from $160,000 to $210,000, along with meaningful equity and comprehensive benefits. The final compensation package will be based on your experience and location, with some flexibility to ensure we align with 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.