# Test Engineer at Efficient Computer

- Company: Efficient Computer
- What the company does: Efficient Computer builds the world's most energy-efficient general-purpose AI chips, delivering up to 100× better efficiency than low-power CPUs. Backed by USV.
- Company website: https://www.efficient.computer/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco, Bay Area
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $190K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-28
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/efficientcomputer/jobs/4336433009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/efficient-computer-test-engineer/

## About the role

Efficient Computer is a fabless semiconductor startup headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, building energy-efficient processors for edge compute, embedded AI, and high-performance applications. Our team designs, tapes out, and brings up custom silicon across multiple process nodes, working closely with world-class foundry and OSAT partners to deliver differentiated chips from concept to production.

## What they're looking for

- Partner with external design partners and internal hardware engineers to define and execute DFT strategy for each chip program
- Generate, validate, and deliver ATPG patterns including scan, MBIST, JTAG, and embedded memory read and write sequences
- Develop and maintain STIL and PDL test program files for ATE execution
- Drive DFT sign-off deliverables and resolve pattern-level issues in coordination with external partners
- Support setup pattern generation including power-up and power-down sequences, DFT entry sequences, and test mode initialization
- Understand and define power rail sequencing requirements for ATE execution to ensure safe device bringup

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