Embedded Hardware Engineer

About this role

Efficient seeks an experienced Embedded Hardware Engineer to design PCBs and develop system software for ultra-low-power processors. You'll create evaluation kits, perform silicon bring-up, develop firmware and SDKs, and support customers in a fast-paced startup environment.

What you'll do

• Design and develop PCB boards for test hardware and customer evaluation kits
• Perform board bring-up and first-silicon checkout activities
• Develop boot ROM, firmware, and low-level SDK for processors
• Execute pre-silicon validation using RTL simulators and FPGA emulators
• Manage PCBA vendor relationships and coordinate hardware manufacturing
• Support customers with board design reviews and technical guidance

What they're looking for

• PCB design (8+ years)
• Embedded systems software development (8+ years)
• C/C++ programming (5+ years)
• Hardware debugging and lab troubleshooting
• Embedded platforms (MSP430, STM32, Ambiq Apollo, PIC32, or similar)
• Development and debugging tools for embedded systems
• Altium Designer (desired)
• Computer architecture knowledge (desired)

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $160,000–$210,000
• Meaningful equity program
• 401(k) matching
• Company-paid benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Workplace flexibility and professional development opportunities