Lead Software Architect

Efficient Computer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Efficient Computer is seeking a Lead Software Architect to drive the development of applications for their revolutionary energy-efficient processors. This role encompasses software development, customer collaboration, and performance optimization, requiring a strong engineering background and proficiency in C/C++. Join a pioneering team to create products that redefine computing efficiency.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years post-graduate experience or similar with PhD.
• Experience in customer engagement.
• Expertise in optimizing applications for resource-constrained hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications for the efficient programmable processor based on customer needs.
• Validate performance and energy measures of the processor.
• Test and refine compiler features with the compiler team.

Skills

Software Engineering

C/C++ Code Development

Problem Solving

Client Relationship Management

Optimizing Software for Hardware

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering or related field

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Python

Embedded Systems Tools

Development and Debugging Tools

Job description

This range is provided by Efficient Computer. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

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Passionate about scaling great teams through strategic hiring, smart processes, and strong partnerships.

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’s Lead Software Architect will be responsible for the day-to-day technical activities of our applications team, guiding development and performance maximization of applications for the world’s most energy-efficient programmable processor. They will collaborate across all teams, gathering requirements and information to develop software that fully harnesses the capabilities of Efficient’s cutting-edge processor architecture and demonstrate the value of this breakthrough technology. They will work closely with the digital design and compiler team to facilitate the creation of highly-optimized applications, libraries and firmware, while enabling Efficient’s customers to do the same. If you are an engineer who wants to play an integral role on an intensely skilled team and wants to have an immediate impact building the next generation of energy-efficient products, this opportunity is for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop applications for Efficient’s programmable processor based on customer requirements, specifications, and existing code
• Validate and measure the performance and energy of the processor on internal and competitor hardware
• Port existing software frameworks, such as TinyML, Yolo, and Jax, to Efficient’s hardware
• Work closely with the compiler team to test and refine the compiler’s feature set

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Must be an excellent software engineer with 7+ years of post-graduate experience OR similar experience with a PhD
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• Experience working directly with customers and managing the relationships
• Experience optimizing software for specific hardware architectures
• Excellent understanding of computer architectures
• Ability to develop clean, efficient and reusable C/C++ code
• Experience developing and deploying applications under resource constraints
• Experience using non-standard build environments and compiler toolchains, especially for embedded systems
• Experience using industry standard development and debugging tools
• Strong attention to detail, good work ethic, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and good communication skills
• Good problem solving skills; ability to develop solutions and ideas when faced with problems or issues.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Proficiency in Python
• Experience building end-to-end ML models and deploying these models under severe resource constraints (e.g. limited memory)
• Experience writing software for FPGAs, GPUs, DSPs or other specialized hardware
• Prior experience bringing up new silicon
• Work performed for government contract customers may at times require U.S. Citizenship

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing and Semiconductor Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

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