About Efficient

Take part in creating the most energy-efficient general-purpose processor.

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.

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Meet the Founders

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Brandon Lucia

Chief Executive Officer
Carnegie Mellon University Professor

Graham Gobieski

Chief Technology Officer
PhD '22, Carnegie Mellon University

Nathan Beckmann

Chief Scientist
Carnegie Mellon University Professor

Alex Hawkinson

Serial Technology Entrepreneur
Founder, BrightAI & SmartThings
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The Team Behind Efficient

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Keyi Zhang

Lead Compiler Engineer
PhD '22, Stanford

Tom Jackson

Lead Digital Design Engineer
PhD '17, Carnegie Mellon University

Tony Nowatzki

Research Scientist & Advisor
UCLA Professor

Priya Joshi

Engineering Manager
M.S Computer Eng, North Carolina State University

Julie McGoldrick

Director of People Operations
PHR, SHRM-CP

Adam Kaufman

Director of Product
B.S. San Jose State University

Amolak Nagi

Digital Design & Verification Engineer
Master's '19 Carnegie Mellon University

Atharv Sathe

Embedded Application Engineer
Master's '21, Carnegie Mellon University

Samvid Dharanikota

Compiler Engineer
Master's '22, Carnegie Mellon University

Akhilesh Iyer

Physical Design Engineer
Masters '17, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Ci-Chian Lu

Digital Design Engineer
Master's '23, University of California, Santa Barbara

Souradip Ghosh

Research Intern
PhD Candidate at Carnegie Mellon University

Daniel Cooper

Embedded Applications Engineer
B.S. Georgia Tech

Liam Salter

Digital Design Engineer
B.S. University of Pittsburgh

Jackson Melchert

Compiler Engineer
PhD '24, Stanford

John Braswell

Digital Design Engineer
M.S Electrical Engineering University of Rochester

Sri Cherukuri

Compiler Engineer
B.S. CS `21, Purdue University; M.S. CSE `22, University of Michigan
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Advisory Board

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Kunle Olukotun

Stanford Professor, EECS
Chief Technologist & Founder, SambaNova

Andrzej Strojwas

Carnegie Mellon Professor
Chief Technology Officer, PDF Solutions

Andreas Hunn

Entrepreneur & Start-Up Founder
President, Absaroka Advisors
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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.

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Teamwork

We are united by inspiration, trust, and respect. Our environment values empathy and celebrates collective achievements, fostering productivity through diverse perspectives and adaptability to change.

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Integrity

True to ourselves and our colleagues, we maintain high ethical standards and authenticity at work. We foster a culture of transparency and honesty, enhancing collaboration and continuous personal growth.

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Adventure

We value lifelong learning and the flexibility to explore and take risks. Our openness to change drives our creativity, encouraging us to embrace challenges and learn from all experiences.

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Excellence

We are committed to high standards and effective solutions, striving for excellence rather than perfection. Our drive for efficiency helps us exceed goals and contributes to our continuous development.

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Impact

Every team member is essential, contributing meaningfully to solving real-world problems. We proactively address challenges, drive desired changes, and innovate to influence our industry.

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Determination

Driven by passion and perseverance, we are resolute in achieving excellence. We embrace challenges, seek innovative solutions, and take pride in our high-quality work, constantly pushing towards success.

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.

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Competitive compensation

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

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401k matching

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

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Equipment allowance

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

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Hybrid workplace

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

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Top-shelf health care benefits

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

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Family-friendly parental leave policy

We provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

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Unlimited PTO

Take time when you need time.

Join Our Team

Open Positions

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Corporate Technical Recruiter

People Operations

Pittsburgh, PA, San Jose, CA or Washington DC Area

ASIC Physical Design Engineer

Engineering
Physical Design

Pittsburgh, PA or San Jose, CA

Embedded Engineer

Engineering
Embedded Team

Pittsburgh, PA or San Jose, CA

Compiler Engineer

Engineering
Compiler

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Pittsburgh, PA or San Jose, CA
Contract Type

Senior Digital Design Engineer

Engineering
Digital Design

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Pittsburgh, PA or San Jose, CA
Contract Type

Digital Verification Lead

Engineering
Digital Design

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Pittsburgh, PA or San Jose, CA
Contract Type

Engineering Manager (Software)

Engineering
Embedded Team
Compiler

Pittsburgh, PA or San Jose, CA