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
We are not your regular deep-tech startup. At Axelera AI, we’re developing the next-generation AI platform—designed to empower those who want to advance humanity and build a better world.
In just four years, we’ve:
- Raised a total of $370M
- Built a world-class team of 220+ employees, including 49+ PhDs with over 40,000 citations
- Hired remotely from 18 countries, with offices in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, based at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven (Netherlands)
We launched our Metis™ AI Platform—delivering 3-5x efficiency gains and supporting a $100M+ pipeline, positioning us as a global industry pioneer.
Ready to take on the challenge?
Position Overview
Axelera AI is seeking a talented Senior/Staff Engineer – Computing Architecture to co-design and engineer next-generation AI computing systems. You’ll collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to define architectural requirements, optimize system performance, and ensure scalability for AI solutions.
In this role, you’ll lead the conceptualization, specification, and realisation of advanced computing architectures that empower Axelera AI’s cutting-edge solutions—meeting demanding customer demands.
Key Responsibilities
- Architecture Design: Define and develop computing architectures for AI accelerators, ensuring high-performance, efficient systems.
- Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize computational workloads, minimizing power consumption, maximizing efficiency, and achieving peak performance for AI applications.
- Technology Leadership: Drive innovative design by evaluating new technologies, emerging industry trends, and academic advancement in computing architect.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware, software, and product teams to bridge system requirements with architectural decisions on performance, cost, and power balance.
- System Modeling & Tooling Development: Develop advanced simulation and modeling tools to analyze and validate design requirements, predict system performance across AI workloads.
- Mentorship & Growth: Provide expert technical guidance, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of excellence and continuous innovation.
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Qualifications
Essential
✅ Degree: Master’s or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related AI/computing field. ✅ Experience: 5+ years in computing architecture or system design, ideally within AI, semiconductor, or high-performance computing. ✅ Specialized Expertise:
- Proven skills in AI accelerator designs (NPUs, GPUs, or comparable systems).
- Strong experience with architectural modeling, simulation tools, and performance analysis. ✅ Technical Proficiency:
- Deep familiarity with Python/C++, with a strong understanding of compiler optimizations, language features, and industry best practices.
- Extensive knowledge of AI inference workloads (machine learning algorithms, dataflows, and computational optimizations). ✅ Impact & Delivery:
- Track record of owning complex computing architectures from initial concept to full deployment. ✅ Soft Skills:
- Exceptional communication and collaboration ability in multidisciplinary and global environments.
Preferred (But Not Required)
🔹 Familiarity with end-to-end IC design workflow, from architecture to GDSII, enabling collaboration with silicon implementation teams. 🔹 Proficiency in parallel programming models (e.g., CUDA, OpenCL, or similar APIs). 🔹 Strong knowledge of low-level programming and hardware interactions (e.g., assembly, ISAs, bus-level optimizations). 🔹 Hands-on experience with AI-specific compilation frameworks (e.g., MLIR, Google TVM, or comparable high-level synthesis tools for software transparency).
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Location
We offer flexible work arrangements across Europe (including the UK). Choose from:
- Office-based: Join our teams in Belgium (Leuven), Netherlands (Amsterdam, Eindhoven), Switzerland (Zurich), Italy (Florence, Milan), or UK (Bristol) if you're already in the area.
- Fully Remote: Work from any country in Europe (including the UK).
- Relocation Opportunity (First-Prize Option): Join us in Italy (Florence or Milan) or the Netherlands (Amsterdam or Eindhoven).
Note: Priority given to candidates interested in relocating to Belgium or Italy.
Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to contribute to—and shape— an organization that values innovation, international collaboration, and technological leadership. Axelera AI offers:
💼 Attractive compensation: Complete package including pension plan, employee insurances, and company share options.
🌱 True autonomy & growth: Drive your work with creative freedom and cross-team ownership. We empower leadership—while encompassing responsibility.
🤝 Empowering culture: At Axelera AI, we believe diversity fuels innovation. Our startup's inclusive environment ensures every voice is heard and celebrated.
🌐 Join the future of AI—now. Let’s redefine computing, together.
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