Optimization Engineer

We are seeking Software Optimization Engineers to join our growing team. Efficient’s Optimization Engineers optimize and benchmark applications, libraries, and kernels for the world’s most energy-efficient programmable processor (the “Fabric”). In this role, you will take ownership of complex, performance-critical, kernel code while working closely with Efficient’s compiler and embedded teams contributing  feedback on compiler performance and kernel benchmarks on 3rd-party devices.  In other words, you will push the performance limit of compute on our platform. 

This position is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware/software co-design, while making an immediate impact in building the next generation of optimized libraries and applications used by our customers.

• Hands-on software development experience working closely with hardware, including exposure to at least one RISC, DSP or GPU platform.
• A  passion for analyzing and maximizing software performance on an unique dataflow architecture.
• A collaborative spirit, with the ability to work with and influence multiple engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to write, debug, and maintain low-level systems-level code written in C/C++.
• Actively uses AI tools to generate, optimize, and debug code.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and technical communication skills with the ability to clearly document complex systems.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. 

• Some experience with CUDA, HIP and/or other parallel programming models.
• Some exposure to low-level programming interfaces, e.g. PTX, LLVM IR and/or MLIR. 
• Some domain expertise in one or more of the following areas:  Linear Algebra, ML, Image Processing, Video Processing, Signal Processing, Audio Processing, SDR, realtime programming, or Robotics.
• Some background in performance profiling, benchmark design, or comparative hardware analysis.

We offer a competitive salary for this role, generally ranging from $130,000 to $200,000, along with meaningful equity and comprehensive benefits. The final compensation package will be based on your experience and location, with some flexibility to ensure we align with the right candidate.