About Efficient

Take part in redefining what’s possible in energy efficient computing.

Company Overview

Who We Are

Our team is pioneering a groundbreaking programmable processor architecture that sets a new standard for energy efficiency. By radically reducing the energy required for general-purpose computation, including AI, our ecosystem paves the way for a wide variety of applications that are infeasible today due energy limitations.

Efficient Computer Office

Meet the Founders

Brandon Lucia

Chief Executive Officer

Graham Gobieski

Chief Technology Officer

Nathan Beckmann

Chief Scientist

Alex Hawkinson

Serial Technology Entrepreneur

The Team Behind Efficient

Keyi Zhang

Lead Compiler Engineer

Tom Jackson

Lead Digital Design Engineer

Guénolé Lallement

Lead Physical Design Engineer

Tony Nowatzki

Research Scientist & Advisor

Julie McGoldrick

Director of People Operations

Adam Kaufman

Director of Product

Amolak Nagi

Digital Design & Verification Engineer

Atharv Sathe

Embedded Application Engineer

Samvid Dharanikota

Compiler Engineer

Akhilesh Iyer

Physical Design Engineer

Ci-Chian Lu

Digital Design Engineer

Souradip Ghosh

Research Intern

Daniel Cooper

Embedded Applications Engineer

Liam Salter

Digital Design Engineer

Advisory Board

Kunle Olukotun

Stanford Professor, EECS

Andrzej Strojwas

Carnegie Mellon Professor

Andreas Hunn

Entrepreneur & Start-Up Founder

Values

Our Guiding Principles

At Efficient Computer, our core values define the path that we forge ahead. They shape the technology we create through a commitment to ethical practices, collaborative breakthroughs, and transformative innovations.

Teamliness

We're a united team driven by inspiration, trust, and respect. Leading by example, we foster a productive environment valuing each other, with empathy and celebration of wins. Success comes from diverse perspectives, civic engagement, and adaptability. We embrace change while embodying the concept of "hang on tightly and let go lightly."

Adventure

We value lifelong learning, personally and professionally. We embrace flexibility to take risks, explore, and enjoy work, nurturing creativity. Openness to change, challenges, and opportunities drives our success. With courage and curiosity, we take chances and learn from mistakes to improve.

Impact

Every Efficient employee matters and finds purpose in building the business. We strive to influence and solve real-world problems with meaningful contributions. Proactively addressing challenges and seeking opportunities, we drive desired change by challenging the status quo and exploring innovative ideas.

Integrity

We're accountable and true to ourselves and teammates. Our culture promotes strong ethical standards and enables all employees to be authentic at work. We communicate reliably, transparently, and honestly, fostering trust and collaboration. We seek feedback for continuous growth.

Excellence

We uphold rigorous standards and collaborate seamlessly for work excellence, emphasizing that it's distinct from perfectionism. Our drive for efficiency pushes us to find effective solutions, consistently surpassing set goals. This unwavering focus and prioritization not only enhances productivity but also contributes to our ongoing growth and success.

Determination

We're passionate and persistent, driven by grit towards excellence. We're resolute in winning, even when facing obstacles. We welcome challenges, proactively seeking solutions, while taking pride in our high-quality work. We're resilient, learning from errors, relying on self-reliance, always determined to succeed. We follow through and take ownership of our actions.

Company benefits/perks

What We Offer

At Efficient, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that supports both your personal and professional life.

Competitive compensation

We provide base salaries and generous startup equity that is competitive with peer companies in the semiconductor industry.

401k matching

We provide a generous employer match to help you save for your retirement.

Equipment allowance

Choose-your-own-adventure equipment allowance to customize your setup.

Hybrid workplace

Flexible work locations, WFH, & partially-remote work with regular in-person & team interactions, including on-sites, retreats, and off-sites.

Top-shelf health care benefits

We provide excellent, broad health care plans, with paid benefits for employees and partially covered benefits for dependents.

Family-friendly parental leave policy

We provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

Unlimited PTO

Take time when you need time.

Join Our Team

Open Positions

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Lead Embedded Engineer

Engineering
Embedded Team

Pittsburgh, PA

Digital Verification Lead

Engineering
Digital Design

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Pittsburgh, PA
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Senior Digital Design Engineer

Engineering
Digital Design

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Pittsburgh, PA
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Compiler Engineer

Engineering
Compiler

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Pittsburgh, PA, San Francisco Bay Area
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