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Efficient Computer

Optimization Engineer

San Jose, CA OR Pittsburgh, PAmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Efficient is looking for Software Optimization Engineers to enhance the performance of their energy-efficient programmable processor. The role involves optimizing applications and libraries while collaborating with multiple engineering teams to push compute performance limits.

What you'll do

  • Optimize and benchmark applications for the programmable processor
  • Collaborate with compiler and embedded teams
  • Write, debug, and maintain low-level C/C++ code
  • Analyze and maximize software performance
  • Document complex systems clearly
  • Contribute to the development of optimized libraries and applications

What they're looking for

  • Experience with RISC, DSP, or GPU platforms
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming
  • Knowledge of AI tools for code optimization
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Familiarity with CUDA, HIP, or parallel programming models
  • Understanding of low-level programming interfaces
  • Background in performance profiling or benchmark design
  • Domain expertise in areas like ML or image processing

Benefits

  • Competitive salary ($130,000 to $200,000)
  • Equity program
  • 401K match
  • Company-paid benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexibility in work arrangements
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Efficient Computer

Efficient Computer builds ultra-low-power processors and the infrastructure needed to develop and optimize them, focusing on energy-efficient computing for AI/ML and general-purpose applications. The company is hiring hardware engineers, software optimization specialists, performance researchers, and infrastructure engineers to advance its processor design and benchmarking platform.

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Likely interview questions

  • Can you walk us through your experience optimizing code for a hardware platform like RISC, DSP, or GPU? What specific performance bottlenecks did you identify and how did you resolve them?
  • Describe your experience with low-level C/C++ systems programming. Have you written kernel-level or performance-critical code, and what tools did you use to profile and benchmark it?
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