Senior R&D Engineer, Axelera AI

System Architecture

Salary not provided

+ The option to get company shares

Python

Senior and Expert level

Amsterdam

Bristol

Remote from Europe, UK

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AI hardware & software for edge computing

Open for applications

AI hardware & software for edge computing

201-500 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceManufacturingDeep TechInternet of ThingsComputer Vision

Open for applications

Salary not provided

+ The option to get company shares

Python

Senior and Expert level

Amsterdam

Bristol

Remote from Europe, UK

More information about location

201-500 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceManufacturingDeep TechInternet of ThingsComputer Vision

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.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

The ideal candidate has a strong corporate or academic background in hardware and system architecture
Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with a focus on circuit design, and computer architecture or high-performance computing
Basic working knowledge of Neural Networks, specifically Convolutional or transformer Neural Networks for Computer vision and Sequence Modelling
Experience in software development
Experience in hardware development
Strong programming skills in Python
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Preferred: Experience or knowledge of networking protocols such as RoCE or infiniband, networking technologies, (Remote) direct-memory access
Preferred: Basic knowledge of common computer architectures (CPU, GPU, AI accelerators) and SoC architecture
Preferred: proven track record of innovative contributions to AI/ML projects or research initiatives / publications or patents in the field of neural networks, system architecture, or related areas

What the job involves

Within the R&D System Architecture team, we are seeking a highly skilled Hardware Architect focused on memory design, intra- and inter-chip networking and interconnect technology, system-integration, performance tuning and hardware-software interactions, with a particular focus on memory management, dataflow and networking infrastructure such as remote-DMA over ethernet, Infiniband or similar technologies
Your primary role will be to design, architect, and optimize the hardware architecture that underpins Axelera’s cutting-edge AI acceleration platforms
Contribute to the Design, Architecture and implementation of Axelera’s next-gen AI Accelerators, focusing on memory and inter- and intra-chip network architectures
Build architectural models, validate their performance across a range of AI workloads and research and define optimal configurations
Build advanced hardware prototypes
Create detailed architectural specifications
Define and perform rigorous performance evaluation tests for architectural and behavioural verification
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, digital designers, ML scientists, and product managers to align on project goals and requirements
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders within the organization
Contribute actively to the team's knowledge base through documentation, sharing best practices, and participating in technical discussions
Collaborate with academia or industry partners on joint research projects to explore new possibilities in AI technology
Contribute to Axelera's intellectual property through patent filings, whitepapers, blogposts, or publications in relevant conferences or journals

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 continued funding, including backing from Samsung and the European Union, Axelera AI is poised to continue expansion and development. In addition, the company's strategic partnerships and ever-increasing market traction suggest the potential for significant growth.

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Company

Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)

Mar 2025

$72m

GRANT

Jun 2024

$68m

SERIES B

Total funding: $204.9m

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 HQ

Beemden, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Leadership

Fabrizio Del Maffeo

(CEO & Co-founder)

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.

Evangelos Eleftheriou

(CTO & Co-founder)

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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