Applications Engineer

Efficient Computer•San Jose, CA

4d•$160,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Efficient Computer is seeking an 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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
Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

Responsibilities

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
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
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