Engineering Manager - Digital Design

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 looking for an  Engineering Manager to manage the digital design and verification teams. This is a unique opportunity to work with a skilled engineering team developing the world’s most efficient, programmable processor. The manager will collaborate with team leads to set the roadmap and priorities for each team. They will be deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of each team, while also having the opportunity to engage with external partners to augment internal engineering efforts. If you are an engineering manager who wants to play an integral role in building the next generation of energy-efficient processors, this is for you!

Key Responsibilities 

• Leading the management of digital design and verification teams, including:
• Working closely with team leads to set roadmaps
• Creating sprint retrospectives and plans
• Manage day-to-day operations, including conducting daily scrum/standup meetings
• Creating, rescoping, prioritizing and generally keeping track of tasks
• Surfacing potential risks and task dependencies to team leads and management
• Developing the engineering team by:
• Conducting frequent 1:1s with team members
• Creating growth plans with key performance indicators for each team member
• Measuring and tracking the performance of team members
• Engaging with external vendors/partners to augment internal engineering efforts by:
• Developing clear statements of work
• Conducting frequent alignment meetings
• Tracking the progress of external contractors

Required Qualifications & Experience Requirements 

• Must be an excellent manager with 5+ years of post-graduate experience
• Must have background in digital design, having worked as an engineer AND having managed a team of digital design engineers
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree
• Prior experience leading projects and scaling teams for growth in chip design
• Outstanding communication skills and a strong attention to detail

Desired Qualifications & Experience Requirements 

• Experience in developing and driving engineering methodologies — such as implementing quality gates, defining engineering flows, or similar process improvements — is a strong plus
• Some proficiency with (System) Verilog, Python, UVM, and/or TCL
• Some knowledge of digital verification methodologies (e.g. constraint-random verification, formal, etc.)
• Some experience with various EDA CAD tools (e.g. Xcelium, Genus, etc.) and their use in a flow
• Familiarity with computer architecture

We offer a competitive salary for this role, generally ranging from $200,000 to $230,000, 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?

At Efficient, we do not care about hierarchy—your impact is what matters. If you produce prodigious, high-quality work, you will be recognized and rewarded accordingly. We are a high-trust, high-output team where ownership and autonomy are paramount. If you are looking for a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of high-performance computing, let’s talk.

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.