Axelera AI
Senior/Staff Engineer - Computing Architecture
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Senior/Staff Engineer - Computing Architecture
Senior/Staff Engineer – Computing Architecture – Axelera AI
About Axelera AI
Axelera AI is not your regular deep-tech startup. We are building the next-generation AI platform to empower anyone advancing humanity and improving the world around us.
In just four years, we’ve raised $370M, assembled a world-class team of 220+ employees (including 49+ PhDs with over 40,000 citations), with offices spanning Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, and the UK, headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
We’ve launched our Metis™ AI Platform, delivering a 3–5x improvement in efficiency with a $100M+ business pipeline. Our commitment to innovation has cemented us as a global industry pioneer.
Are you ready to take on this challenge?
Position Overview
Axelera AI is seeking a talented Senior/Staff Engineer – Computing Architecture to design and develop the next generation of AI computing systems. You will collaborate closely with hardware, software, and product teams to:
- Define architectural requirements
- Optimize system performance
- Ensure scalability for our AI solutions
As a Computing Architecture Engineer, you’ll drive the conceptualization, specification, and implementation of advanced computing architectures, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions that meet stringent customer demands.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Architecture Design: Define and develop architectures for AI accelerators (e.g., NPUs, GPUs).
- Performance Optimization: Optimize computational workloads for low power consumption, high efficiency, and peak performance in AI applications.
- Technology Leadership: Lead architectural innovation by leveraging emerging tech trends, industry advancements, and academic research.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with hardware, software, and product teams to translate requirements into balanced performance/cost/power solutions.
- System Modeling & Tooling: Develop simulation tools to validate designs and predict performance across AI workloads.
- Mentorship: Guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous innovation.
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Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- Degree: Master’s or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience: 5+ years in computing architecture/system design, preferably within AI, semiconductor, or computing.
- Expertise: Strong background in AI accelerators (NPUs/GPUs).
- Modeling & Simulation: Proficient in architectural modeling, simulation tools, and performance frameworks.
- Programming: Deep knowledge of Python/C++, including language best practices.
- AI Workloads: Comprehensive understanding of state-of-the-art AI inference algorithms, dataflow, and performance characteristics.
- Delivery Track Record: Proven ability to concept → design → implement complex architectures.
- Collaboration: Strong communication skills with disciplinary crossover and global teamwork.
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Preferred (Not Mandatory but Valued)
- Familiarity with full IC design flow (architecture → GDSII) for stakeholder communication.
- Experience with parallel programming (e.g., CUDA, similar APIs).
- Hands-on low-level programming/hardware knowledge.
- Experience with AI compilation frameworks (MLIR, TVM).
Location Flexibility
We offer a hybrid/remote-friendly policy:
- Work from one of our offices (e.g., Leuven (Belgium), Amsterdam/Eindhoven (Netherlands), Zurich (Switzerland), Florence/Milan (Italy), or Bristol (UK)) if already in proximity.
- Work fully remotely from any European country (including the UK).
- Relocate with us to Italy (Florence/Milan) or the Netherlands (Amsterdam/Eindhoven).
Note: Priority given to candidates based in Belgium or Italy.
What We Offer
This is an opportunity to shape and thrive in a fast-growing, international team. Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation with pension plan, employee insurances, and equity options.
- Open culture encouraging creative innovation and responsibility-driven teamwork.
- Diversity & inclusion with equal opportunity for all backgrounds to shape the future of AI.
Joining Axelera AI means collaborating in a collaborative, meritocratic, and empowering environment.
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