Principal / Staff Validation Engineer

Efficient is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor. Efficient’s patented technology uses 100x less energy than state of the art commercially available ultra-low-power processors and is programmable using standard high-level programming languages and AI / ML frameworks. This level of efficiency makes perpetual, pervasive intelligence possible : run AI / ML continuously on a AA battery for 5-10 years. Our platform’s unprecedented level of efficiency enables IoT devices to intelligently capture and curate first-party data to drive the next major computing revolution

Efficient is pioneering the development of next-generation programmable processor products, designed to deliver breakthrough performance and efficiency for high-performance computing applications. We are seeking an experienced Senior Validation Engineer to drive the post-silicon validation, characterization, and productization of our cutting-edge processor architectures.

As a Senior Validation Engineer , you will own the end-to-end validation strategy for Efficient’s programmable processor products. You will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive new product introduction (NPI) plan, working with external silicon validation vendors, and collaborating closely with internal design, verification, and manufacturing teams. This role is highly cross-functional and critical to ensuring that Efficient’s products meet rigorous performance, quality, and reliability standards from first silicon bring-up through high-volume manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a comprehensive NPI plan for silicon bring-up, characterization, validation, test flow, and productization of Efficient’s programmable processors.
• Manage relationships with silicon validation vendors, including defining scope, ensuring deliverables, and monitoring performance.
• Partner with internal design and verification teams during pre-silicon to define test structures, features, and methodologies required for successful silicon validation.
• Lead the post-silicon validation process, from first power-on through to volume production.
• Define and implement silicon validation processes and methodologies, ensuring repeatability, coverage, and robustness.
• Debug complex silicon issues involving digital, analog, and timing domains, working cross-functionally with architects, designers, and verification engineers.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to silicon validation engineers and influence broader organizational practices around validation and test.
• Deliver detailed documentation, reports, and technical presentations to stakeholders and executive teams.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

We offer a competitive salary for this role, generally ranging from $160,000 to $210,000, 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.

Why Join Efficient?

Efficient offers a competitive compensation and benefits package , including 401K match, company-paid benefits, equity program, paid parental leave, and flexibility . We are committed to personal and professional development and strive to grow together as people and as a company.

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