About Us
Axelera AI is not your typical deep-tech startup. We are pioneering the next generation AI platform aimed at advancing humanity and enhancing the world around us. In just three years, we have successfully raised $120 million and assembled a world-class team of over 180 employees, including more than 55 PhDs who collectively have garnered 40,000 citations. Our team operates remotely from 11 different countries, with offices located in Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, and a headquarters at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
We have launched our cutting-edge Metis™ AI Platform, achieving a remarkable 3-5x increase in efficiency and performance, alongside a robust business pipeline exceeding $100 million. Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer. Are you ready to take on this challenge?
Position Overview
As a Distinguished Engineer at Axelera AI, you will play a vital role in shaping our AI and machine learning strategy with a long-term, industry-leading perspective. Collaborating cross-functionally, you will develop transformative AI technologies that influence company-wide initiatives and set new standards for engineering excellence. This role goes beyond traditional boundaries, demanding a visionary mindset that anticipates future industry trends and technological advancements.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver company-wide AI and ML initiatives with multi-year, multi-team impact, ensuring scalability and adaptability beyond current business needs.
- Provide thought leadership and influence Axelera AI’s strategic direction by engaging with senior leadership, external partners, and industry consortiums.
- Lead the research and development of next-generation AI and ML models, driving significant breakthroughs in efficiency, performance, and innovation.
- Spearhead engineering best practices, setting high standards for system architecture, code quality, and team processes.
- Actively contribute to hiring, mentoring, and coaching senior engineers, fostering a high-performance culture that attracts top talent.
- Publish research findings and represent Axelera AI at conferences and external engagements.
- Bridge the gap between technical capabilities and business needs by collaborating with product and business teams to define roadmaps and strategic opportunities.
- Lead large-scale, high-impact projects with exceptional execution, managing ambiguity, tight deadlines, and evolving requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement by leveraging industry best practices, customer insights, and cutting-edge research to enhance Axelera AI's AI/ML solutions.
- Foster a strong engineering community within Axelera AI by championing hybrid/remote-first collaboration practices and diversity initiatives.
- Partner with executive leadership to define a long-term vision for AI and ML at Axelera AI, ensuring alignment with market demands and technical advancements.
- Develop scalable solutions and frameworks that empower multiple teams for efficient ML deployment across Axelera AI’s product ecosystem.
- Take ownership of technical decision-making, ensuring optimal solutions for the broader organization while driving innovation and calculated risk-taking.
- Model a standard of excellence, accountability, and leadership that inspires teams and influences company-wide culture and strategy.
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields.
- 10+ years of post-PhD experience in AI/ML research and development, with a track record of leading large-scale projects and driving impactful innovations outside of academia.
- Deep expertise in AI/ML frameworks, deep learning algorithms, and hardware-optimized machine learning.
- Strong background in neuromorphic computing, hardware-efficient AI, or computational neuroscience is a plus.
- Experience managing and mentoring senior engineers, influencing company-wide technical direction, and driving engineering excellence.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence executives, engineers, and external stakeholders.
- A robust and continuous (including the last 2 years) history of contributions to academic research, open-source projects, or industry consortiums is highly desirable.
Location
We offer flexible working arrangements, including the option 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, Paris in France, or Bristol in the United Kingdom) if you are already based nearby.
- Work fully remotely from any European country (including the UK) where you are currently located.
- Relocate from outside Europe/UK to one of the cities with an established office.
What We Offer
This is your opportunity to shape and be a part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organization. We provide an attractive compensation package that includes a pension plan, extensive employee insurance, and an option to acquire company shares.
An open culture that fosters creativity and continual innovation awaits you. Collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility define our team dynamics.
At Axelera AI, we 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.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.