Axelera AI
Senior/Staff Engineer - Computing Architecture
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Senior/Staff Engineer - Computing Architecture
Axelera AI — Senior/Staff Engineer – Computing Architecture
About Us
Axelera AI is not your regular deep-tech startup. We are creating the next-generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to help advancing humanity and improve the world around us.
In just four years, we have:
- Raised a total of $370 million
- Built a world-class team of 220+ employees (including 49+ PhDs with 40,000+ citations), working remotely from 18 different countries
- Offices in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, and the UK, headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Launched the Metis™ AI Platform, achieving 3-5x increases in efficiency and performance
- Amassed a strong business pipeline exceeding $100 million
Our commitment to innovation has established us as a global industry pioneer.
Are you up for the 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. In this critical role, you will:
- Work closely with hardware, software, and product teams
- Define architectural requirements
- Optimise system performance and scalability for our AI solutions
As a Computing Architecture Engineer, you’ll contribute to the conceptualization, specification, and implementation of advanced computing architectures, enabling Axelera AI to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Architecture Design: Define and develop computing architectures for AI accelerators.
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Performance Optimization: Analyse and optimise computational workloads for:
- Low power consumption
- High efficiency
- Maximum performance in AI applications.
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Technology Leadership: Drive innovation by evaluating:
- Emerging technologies
- Industry trends
- Academic advancements.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with hardware, software, and product teams to translate system requirements into architectural solutions that balance:
- Performance
- Cost
- Power.
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System Modeling & Tooling Development: Develop simulation and modelling tools to:
- Validate architectural designs
- Predict system performance across target AI workloads.
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Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering:
- A culture of excellence
- Innovation within the team.
Qualifications
⚠️ Essential
- 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
- Computing domains
- Strong expertise in AI accelerator designs, including neural processing units (NPUs) or graphics processing units (GPUs).
- Proficiency in:
- Architectural modelling
- Simulation tools
- Performance analysis frameworks
- Proficiency in Python or C++, with a strong understanding of:
- Language features
- Best practices
- Deep understanding of:
- State-of-the-art AI inference workloads
- Algorithms
- Dataflow
- Proven track record of delivering complex computing architectures from concept to implementation.
- Strong:
- Communication skills
- Collaboration ability in multidisciplinary, global environments
🔹 Additionally Preferred
- Familiarity with the modern IC design flow from architecture to GDSII to communicate with silicon implementation stakeholders.
- Familiarity with parallel programming models (e.g., CUDA or similar APIs).
- Hands-on experience with low-level programming close to hardware, including:
- Understanding of computer system architecture basics.
- Experience with AI compilation frameworks like MLIR and/or TVM.
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Location
We offer a flexible working arrangement, with options to:
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Work from our offices if you’re already based near one:
- Leuven (Belgium)
- Amsterdam or Eindhoven (Netherlands)
- Zurich (Switzerland)
- Florence or Milan (Italy)
- Bristol (United Kingdom)
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Work fully remotely from any European country (incl. the UK) you are currently in.
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Relocate with us and work from:
- Italy (Florence or Milan)
- Netherlands (Amsterdam or Eindhoven)
Note: Priority will be given to candidates interested in relocating to Belgium or Italy.
What We Offer
This is your chance to shape and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organization. We offer:
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Attractive compensation package, including:
- Pension plan
- Extensive employee insurances
- Option to purchase company shares
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An open culture that supports:
- Creativity
- Continual innovation
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Collaborative ownership, with freedom and responsibility defining how we act and work as a team.
At Axelera AI, we embrace:
- Equal opportunity
- Diversity as core values
- A warm, inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every team member.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.
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