Axelera AI
Senior/Staff Engineer - Computing Architecture
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Senior/Staff Engineer - Computing Architecture
Senior/Staff Engineer – Computing Architecture
About Axelera AI
Axelera AI is not your regular deep-tech startup. We are creating the next-generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to advance humanity and improve the world.
In just four years, we have raised a total of $370 million and built a world-class team of 220+ employees (including 49+ PhDs with over 40,000 citations), distributed across 18 different countries with offices in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
We have launched our Metis™ AI Platform, achieving a 3-5x increase in efficiency and performance, with visibility into a strong business pipeline exceeding $100 million. Our commitment to innovation sets us firmly 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 collaborate closely with hardware, software, and product teams to define architectural requirements, optimize system performance, and ensure the scalability of our AI solutions.
As a Computing Architecture 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Architecture Design: Define and develop computing architectures for AI accelerators.
- Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize computational workloads to ensure 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 balanced architectural solutions for performance, cost, and power.
- System Modeling & Tooling Development: Develop simulation and modeling tools to validate architectural designs and predict system performance across target AI workloads.
- Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the team.
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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, or computing domains.
- Strong expertise in AI accelerator designs, including neural processing units (NPUs) or graphics processing units (GPUs).
- Proficiency in architectural modeling, simulation tools, and performance analysis frameworks.
- Proficiency in Python or C++, with a strong understanding of language features and best practices.
- Deep understanding of state-of-the-art AI inference 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.
Additionally Preferred:
- Familiarity with the modern IC design flow (from architecture to GDSII) to communicate effectively 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, with an understanding of computer system architecture basics.
- Experience with AI compilation frameworks such as MLIR and/or TVM.
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Location
Flexible working arrangements are available, including:
- On-site at one of our offices in:
- Leuven (Belgium)
- Amsterdam/Eindhoven (Netherlands)
- Zurich (Switzerland)
- Florence/Milan (Italy)
- Bristol (UK)
- Fully remote in any European country (including the UK) where the candidate is currently based.
- Relocation option to work from Italy (Florence or Milan) or the Netherlands (Amsterdam or Eindhoven).
Priority will be given to candidates interested in being based in Belgium or Italy.
What We Offer
This is your chance to shape and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organization. We offer:
- An attractive compensation package, including pension plan, extensive employee insurances, and the option to acquire company shares.
- An open culture that supports creativity and continual innovation.
- Collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility as core principles of our team’s work ethos.
- Equal opportunity and a high value on diversity, fostering a warm, inclusive environment that empowers all team members.
- A commitment to valuing and celebrating diverse backgrounds.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.
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