axelera - Senior/Staff Engineer - Computing Architecture

• 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++ programming 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 with silicon implementation stakeholders. • Familiarity with parallel programming models, e.g. via CUDA or similar APIs. • Hands-on experience with low-level programming close to hardware and understanding of computer system architecture basics. • Experience with AI compilation frameworks such as MLIR and/or TVM. • We offer a flexible working arrangement, with options to: • Work from one of our Axelera AI offices (Leuven in Belgium, Amsterdam and Eindhoven in the Netherlands, Zurich in Switzerland, Florence and Milan in Italy or Bristol in the United Kingdom) if you're already based in the vicinity. • Work fully remotely from any European country (incl. the UK) you are already in. • Relocate with us and work from Italy (Florence or Milan) or the Netherlands (Amsterdam or Eindhoven). • Kindly note that priority will be given to candidates who are [interested in being] based in Belgium or Italy. • 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.