Efficient Computer · 4 months ago
Digital Design Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expEfficientcomputer is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor, utilizing patented technology that dramatically reduces energy consumption. They are seeking a Digital Design Engineer to design, implement, and verify features for their innovative processor, focusing on optimizing power consumption and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
ComputerEmbedded SoftwareInformation TechnologyManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and verify features from specification through synthesis
Measure, analyze, and optimize power consumption in digital designs from the front-end perspective, using industry-standard tools
Implement product features at the RTL-level targeting silicon implementation
Implement product features at the RTL-level targeting FPGA emulation for verification
Build unit testbench infrastructure to verify implemented features
Design of memory systems and digital integration of memory macros, including SRAM, MRAM, and others
Interface design components with external/vendor-provided IP
Use industrial-strength digital design tools from RTL simulation through synthesis, which may include Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor/Siemens EDA, and ANSYS as necessary
Provide comprehensive feature and integration documentation
Interact with physical design and digital verification team for pre-silicon verification
Work with physical design team to resolve RTL-level issues leading to DRC violations
Work with compiler and embedded software teams to develop, document, and implement features that span across the software-hardware boundary, including Efficient’s dataflow ISA
Qualification
Required
8+ years of post-graduate digital design experience with substantial experience designing for tape-out
Bachelor's degree in related field required (Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Integrated Circuits)
Experience using PowerArtist/PTPX/Primepower
Experience running a digital design flow using industry-strength digital design and EDA tools
Experience with designing and implementing features in RTL
Experience integrating digital IP with RTL-level implementations
Experience with pre-silicon verification
Experience with continuous integration and testing of digital designs
Experience with version control and scripting languages (Python preferred)
Experience with memory compiler toolchains
Strong attention to detail, good work ethic, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and good communication skills
Good problem solving skills
Preferred
Master's or PhD. preferred
Experience designing compilers
Knowledge of computer architecture
Knowledge of physical design and ASIC implementation
Experience with power and energy modeling (using tools like PowerArtist, Joules, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's or PhD. preferred
Benefits
401K match
Company-paid benefits
Equity program
Paid parental leave
Flexibility
Company
Efficient Computer
Efficient is creating the world's most energy-efficient general-purpose processor.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$69.75MKey Investors
Eclipse Ventures
2025-11-18Series Unknown· $53.75M
2023-12-05Seed· $16M
Leadership Team
Brandon Lucia
Co-founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-07-31
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