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Computer Architect

Efficient Computer
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025
Pittsburgh, PA or San Jose

Full Time

Engineering

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.

If you are a Computer Architect who wants to impact the transformation of the next evolution of computing, we would like to talk to you. Efficient is hiring an Computer Architect with experience in design-space exploration across the hardware-software interface. We seek individuals who are comfortable designing and executing experiments and interpreting and visualizing data.

This is a unique opportunity to get in at the ground level and have influence on our products as we move from initial stages of product development to market release and scaled volume production. Join our team and help us shape the future of computing at the edge and beyond!

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with Compiler and Digital Design teams to define the hardware-software interface for Efficient’s Fabric architecture.
  • Work with Applications and Embedded teams to analyze the performance and efficiency of key applications on the Fabric and competing architectures.
  • Build simulation infrastructure to quickly and accurately model the performance of the Fabric.
  • Build visualization dashboard infrastructure to continuously monitor the performance and efficiency of the Fabric architecture.
  • Design & execute experiments to perform a design-space exploration of the Fabric architecture and optimize it for key applications.
  • Collect and analyze data from design-space explorations.
  • Write internal reports, white papers, and research publications on the Fabric architecture.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and 3 years of industry experience, or a doctoral degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
  • Extensive experience (3 years) in designing and implementing architectural/microarchitectural simulators.
  • Excellent coding skills in C , Bash, and Python.
  • Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools like numpy, matplotlib, and Mathematica.
  • Excellent technical communication skills in presentation and writing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Track record of research publications in computer architecture.

About Efficient: Efficient was established in 2022 as a spinout of Carnegie Mellon University and is currently building a world-class team of hardware and software engineers spanning from silicon implementation to compilers. With seed funding secured, a portfolio of patent-protected IP, and substantial progress on hardware and software development, Efficient delivered first silicon in mid-2024. Find out more about our story at https://www.efficient.computer



Working at Efficient: We are a small, but mighty team, with team members spread across EffHQ in Pittsburgh, Silicon Valley, and New York City. We are a young company on a tremendous growth path. We aim to bring our team together, in-person often and camaraderie is key to our success. We have the tools and technology to keep us together and interactive as a remote team, as well.



We are dedicated to our core values: Adventure, Teamliness, Excellence, Impact, Determination, Integrity. Our core values define who we are as people, as a team and as a company and they are prevalent throughout our meetings, interactions, and culture.

Efficient offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401K match, company-paid benefits, equity program, paid parental leave, flexibility, and more!  We are committed to personal and professional development and strive to grow together as people and as a company.

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