What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer - Computing Architecture (Italy-based) position at Axelera AI Ltd?
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 three years, we have raised a total of $120 million and have built a world-class team of 180 employees (including 55 PhDs with more than 40,000 citations), both remotely from 11 different countries and with offices in Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
We have also launched our Metis™ AI Platform, which achieves a 3-5x increase in efficiency and performance, and have visibility into a strong business pipeline exceeding $100 million.
Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer.
Are you up for the challenge?
Position Overview
Axelera AI is seeking a talented and experienced Senior 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 to define architectural requirements, optimize system performance, and ensure scalability for our AI solutions.
As a senior 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 systems, including processor, memory, and interconnect subsystems.
- Performance Optimization : Analyze and optimize computational workloads, ensuring 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 architectural solutions that balance performance, cost, and power.
- Hardware-Software Co-Design : Collaborate on the co-design of AI accelerators and other key computing components to achieve seamless integration and operational excellence.
- System Modeling : Develop simulation and modeling tools to validate architectural designs and predict system performance under various workloads.
- Mentorship : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the team.
Qualifications : Essential
Preferred
Location
This position is based in Italy & we support relocation to Bologna, Florence or Milan for talent based abroad and interested in this role.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for the relocation at this time.
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 a pension plan, extensive employee insurances and the option to get company shares.
An open culture that supports creativity and continual innovation is awaiting you. Collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility is characteristic for the way we act and work as a team.
At Axelera AI, we wholeheartedly embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard. Our steadfast commitment is to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every member of our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.
