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 to energy limitations.

Our Team

Meet the Founders

Brandon Lucia

Chief Executive Officer

Carnegie Mellon University Professor

Graham Gobieski

Chief Technology Officer

PhD '22, Carnegie Mellon University

Nathan Beckmann

Chief Architect

Carnegie Mellon University Professor

Alex Hawkinson

Serial Technology Entrepreneur

Founder, BrightAI & SmartThings

The Team Behind Efficient

Thomas Chen

SVP of Sales and Business Development

Sales and Marketing Executive

Tyler Hall

VP of Operations

University of Arizona

Philip Lewer

Head of Product

Julie McGoldrick

Director of People Operations

PHR, SHRM-CP

Adam Kaufman

Director of Marketing

B.S. San Jose State University

Justin Selig

Director of Product

Startup Operator + Investor, AI/ML & Compute Infra

Troy Rea

Director of Supply Chain and Operations

MBA Supply Chain and Operations, Colorado Technical University

Nick Rally

Sr. Engineering Manager

M.S. Electrical Engineering, Santa Clara University

Jayant Vivrekar

Sr. Engineering Manager

M.S. Micronelectronics, Indian Institute of Technology

Keyi Zhang

Lead Compiler Engineer

PhD '22, Stanford

Tom Jackson

Lead Digital Design Engineer

PhD '17, Carnegie Mellon University

Grant Olson

Lead Embedded Engineer

Renee Schumm

Executive Assistant

B.S. Psychology - Florida Southern College

Advisory Board

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

Supported by World-Class Investors

“Efficient is taking a fundamentally new approach to compute architecture, delivering dramatically greater efficiency and significantly lower power consumption than traditional general-purpose compute,” said Greg Reichow, Partner at Eclipse. “As energy becomes the defining constraint for everything from edge devices to data centers, Efficient’s breakthrough enables far more compute within the same energy footprint. We’re excited to support the team as they translate this clean-sheet innovation into real products that can reshape the future of computing.”

“At RTX, we are committed to driving innovation that addresses the world's toughest challenges. Through RTX Ventures' investment in Efficient Computer, we are supporting the development of groundbreaking energy-efficient processors that will empower AI applications across edge, infrastructure, and emerging markets—delivering intelligence where it's needed most, with efficiency at the forefront.” – Dan Ateya, president and managing director, RTX Ventures

“From our first conversation with Brandon Lucia and the team at Efficient Computer, we were captivated by a vision for compute that decouples performance from energy consumption at a time when that trade-off matters more than ever,” said Aabid Razvi, Principal at Overmatch. “We’ve seen firsthand how robotics, drones, and edge sensor deployments are constrained by onboard energy storage, and how dramatically more useful these systems become with access to localized compute. Efficient Computer has the potential to become the fabric upon which these energy-constrained systems are built and deployed.”

"The transition of intelligence from the cloud to the physical world is increasingly constrained by the energy demands of traditional processor architectures,” said Chris Abshire, Principal, Toyota Ventures. “Efficient Computer is taking a novel approach to addressing these challenges, delivering high-performance, general-purpose flexibility at significantly lower power. We are excited to support their efforts to bring ultra-efficient computing to the next generation of edge devices and autonomous systems." 

"We are excited to partner with Efficient Computer as they build a new class of highly energy efficient chips. The team's technical depth and market insight position them to enable new applications that have long been constrained by power," said Rebecca Kaden, General Partner at Union Square Ventures. "The proliferation of sensors and the emergence of an intelligent physical world represent one of the most exciting opportunities in front of us, and Efficient Computer is well positioned to help power what is possible."

"Efficient Computer truly lives up to its name in more ways than one. The company has built a unique, energy-efficient computing architecture, and has also done it in a highly capital-efficient manner," said Justin Stevens, Founder and CEO at Overlap Holdings. "To reach this stage of development and commercialization with so little expenditure to date sets them up for unparalleled growth and success going forward."

"As we continue to see AI embedded across the physical world, Efficient's processors enable intelligence in applications that were previously inaccessible," said Peter Zhou, General Partner at Triatomic Capital. "We see Efficient's architecture as the missing link in AI's last mile distribution problem. We are proud to support the team as they tackle AI's energy problem from the edge to the datacenter" 

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 are an inclusive, respectful team driven by trust, empathy, and collaboration. We celebrate each other and embrace diverse ideas with positivity and adaptability. We lead by example and face change with grace and openness. 

Integrity

We lead with accountability, authenticity, and ethical integrity, fostering an inclusive culture of trust, transparency, and open communication. By listening, sharing, and owning our actions, we grow through feedback and mutual respect.

Adventure

We embrace life-long learning, risk-taking and exploration of new ideas with curiosity, creativity, and resilience. Openness to change and learning from mistakes drives our growth and success.

Excellence

We uphold high standards through collaboration, clear goals, and consistently exceeding expectations. With focus and efficiency, we prioritize effectiveness over perfectionism to achieve excellence.

Impact

Every employee at Efficient contributes with purpose, taking initiative to create meaningful impact through proactive problem-solving. We challenge the status quo to drive change and uncover new opportunities.

Determination

Driven by grit and passion, we embrace challenges, take ownership, and persevere to achieve excellence. We learn from mistakes, rely on each other, and follow through to succeed.

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.

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