Senior Engineer, Axelera AI
Computing Architecture
AI hardware and software for edge computing
Open for applications
AI hardware and software for edge computing
101-200 employees
Open for applications
101-200 employees
Company mission
To spread artificial intelligence for a green, fair, trusted and safe world enabling new applications of AI in diverse sectors like smart cities, retail and other markets.
Role
Who you are
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in computing architecture or system design, preferably within AI, semiconductor, or computing domains
- Strong expertise in processor design, memory hierarchies, and interconnect technologies
- Proficiency in architectural modeling, simulation tools, and performance analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of AI workloads, algorithms, and dataflow
- Proven track record of delivering complex computing architectures from concept to implementation
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary and global environment
Desirable
- Experience in designing AI accelerators, including neural processing units (NPUs) or graphics processing units (GPUs)
- Proficient in programming languages such as C or Python
- Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) techniques and standards
- Knowledge of edge AI deployment scenarios and their unique architectural challenges
- Experience with hardware description languages (HDLs) such as Verilog or VHDL
- Expertise in power management and thermal design for embedded systems
What the job involves
- Axelera AI is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Engineer – Computing Architecture to design and develop the next generation of AI computing systems
- In this critical role, you will work closely with hardware, software, and product teams to define architectural requirements, optimize system performance, and ensure scalability for our AI solutions
- As a senior engineer, you will contribute to the conceptualization, specification, and implementation of advanced computing architectures, enabling Axelera AI to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the demanding needs of our customers
- Architecture Design: Define and develop computing architectures for AI systems, including processor, memory, and interconnect subsystems
- Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize computational workloads, ensuring low power consumption, high efficiency, and maximum performance for AI applications
- Technology Leadership: Drive innovation in architectural design by evaluating emerging technologies, industry trends, and academic advancements
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with hardware, software, and product teams to translate system requirements into architectural solutions that balance performance, cost, and power
- Hardware-Software Co-Design: Collaborate on the co-design of AI accelerators and other key computing components to achieve seamless integration and operational excellence
- System Modeling: Develop simulation and modeling tools to validate architectural designs and predict system performance under various workloads
- Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the team
Our take
Axelera AI is a provider of AI-native solutions designed specifically for edge computing. The company's Metis AI platform offers a combination of advanced hardware and software, allowing computer vision applications to reach new heights of accessibility, power and user-friendliness.
What sets Axelera AI apart is its advanced in-memory computing and RISC-V controlled dataflow technology, enabling the development of first-generation AI acceleration platforms that deliver exceptional performance while significantly reducing cost and power consumption.
With a recent oversubscribed Series A funding round, Axelera AI is poised for global expansion and mass production of its AI-native hardware. The company's strategic partnerships and increasing market traction demonstrate the potential for significant growth in the semiconductor industry. Axelera also participated in the Embedded Vision Summit 2023, allowing it to showcase its Metis AI platform and demonstrate its industry leadership.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jun 2024
$68m
SERIES B
Jun 2023
$2.6m
GRANT
Total funding: $132.6m
Company benefits
- Remote/flexible work
- Premium insurance
- Commute benefit
- Teambuilding activities
- Premium Pension
- Work-life balance
- Cutting-edge equipment
- Fresh fruit at the office
- Modern equipped facilities
Company values
- Customer Obsession: Place your customer, internal or external, at the centre of all actions and decisions
- Move Fast: BE decisive, be constructive and relentlessly move forward
- Freedom with Responsibility: Act free but always in the best interest of the company and the community
- Make the Impossible Possible: Magic is just science that we don't understand yet. Be a magician!
- Creating Problem Solving & Learning: For each problem there is a solution: find it! Be creative and constantly keep learning with every problem
- Open Communication: Stand up and speak up bringing value to the conversation
- Collaborative Ownership: There is no "mine" and "yours" but just "ours", in good and bad times
- Integrity: Choose your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain
Company HQ
Beemden, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Leadership
Fabrizio Del Maffeo
(CEO)Previously founded Bitfury and UP! Bridge The Gap, where they served as Managing Director. They also served as the VP and Managing Director at AAEON Technology Europe.
Graduated from Carleton University with a PhD in Electrical Engineering. Previously worked at IBM in multiple roles, including Cloud and Computing Infrastructure Department Head and Manager and Leader of Neuromorphic Computing Activities.
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