Optimization Engineer

Full Time

San Jose, CA OR Pittsburgh, PAPosted 9 days ago

Role Overview

Efficientcomputer is hiring a Optimization Engineer. This is a full-time role in San Jose, CA OR Pittsburgh. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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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

About the Role

We are seeking Software Optimization Engineers to join our growing team. Efficient’s Optimization Engineers optimize and benchmark applications, libraries, and kernels for the world’s most energy-efficient programmable processor (the “Fabric”). In this role, you will take ownership of complex, performance-critical, kernel code while working closely with Efficient’s compiler and embedded teams contributing feedback on compiler performance and kernel benchmarks on 3rd-party devices. In other words, you will push the performance limit of compute on our platform.

This position is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware/software co-design, while making an immediate impact in building the next generation of optimized libraries and applications used by our customers.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Hands-on software development experience working closely with hardware, including exposure to at least one RISC, DSP or GPU platform.
A passion for analyzing and maximizing software performance on an unique dataflow architecture.
A collaborative spirit, with the ability to work with and influence multiple engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to write, debug, and maintain low-level systems-level code written in C/C++.
Actively uses AI tools to generate, optimize, and debug code.
Excellent written, verbal, analytical and technical communication skills with the ability to clearly document complex systems.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

Some experience with CUDA, HIP and/or other parallel programming models.
Some exposure to low-level programming interfaces, e.g. PTX, LLVM IR and/or MLIR.
Some domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: Linear Algebra, ML, Image Processing, Video Processing, Signal Processing, Audio Processing, SDR, realtime programming, or Robotics.
Some background in performance profiling, benchmark design, or comparative hardware analysis.

We offer a competitive salary for this role, generally ranging from $130,000 to $200,000, 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.

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Where is the Optimization Engineer position at Efficientcomputer located?

This position is based in San Jose, CA OR Pittsburgh. Efficientcomputer has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Optimization Engineer at Efficientcomputer earn?

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When was the Optimization Engineer role at Efficientcomputer posted?

This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (9 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.