About Us
Axelera AI is not your average 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 a total of $120 million, assembling a world-class team of over 180 employees, which includes more than 55 PhDs with over 40,000 citations. Our team operates remotely from 11 different countries and has offices in Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, with our headquarters situated at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
We have launched our Metis™ AI Platform, which boasts a remarkable 3-5x increase in efficiency and performance. Additionally, our robust business pipeline surpasses $100 million. Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer.
Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Position Overview
As a Distinguished Engineer at Axelera AI, you will play a critical role in shaping the company's AI and machine learning strategy with a forward-thinking perspective. This position requires a visionary mindset, allowing for innovation that transcends traditional parameter boundaries. You will work collaboratively across teams to develop transformative AI technologies and set new standards for engineering excellence.
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 to 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, achieving significant breakthroughs in efficiency, performance, and innovation.
- Spearhead engineering best practices, establishing high standards for system architecture, code quality, and team processes.
- 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.
- Collaborate with product and business teams to bridge the gap between technical capabilities and business needs.
- Lead large-scale, high-impact projects with exceptional execution under tight deadlines and evolving requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement by leveraging best practices, customer insights, and cutting-edge research to enhance our AI/ML solutions.
- Foster a strong engineering community by advocating for hybrid/remote-first collaboration practices, inclusion, and diversity.
- Partner with executive leadership to define a long-term vision for AI and ML at Axelera AI, ensuring alignment with both 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 that drive innovation and calculated risk-taking.
- Model a standard of excellence, accountability, and leadership that inspires teams and influences the company's 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 proven track record of leading large-scale projects and delivering impactful innovations beyond academia.
- Deep expertise in AI/ML frameworks, deep learning algorithms, and hardware-optimized machine learning.
- A strong background in neuromorphic computing, hardware-efficient AI, or computational neuroscience is a plus.
- Experience managing and mentoring senior engineers, influencing technical direction at the company level.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A robust history of contributions to academic research, open-source projects, or industry consortiums in the last two years is highly desirable.
Location
We offer a flexible working arrangement, with options to:
- Work from one of our Axelera AI offices located in Leuven (Belgium), Amsterdam and Eindhoven (Netherlands), Zurich (Switzerland), Florence and Milan (Italy), Paris (France), or Bristol (United Kingdom), if you are nearby.
- Work fully remotely from any European country (including the UK) where you are currently located.
- Relocate from outside Europe/UK to one of our established office locations.
What We Offer
This is your opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, fast-growing international organization. We provide an attractive compensation package, including a pension plan, extensive employee insurances, and the option to acquire company shares.
An open culture that supports creativity and continual innovation awaits you. We embrace collaborative ownership, freedom with responsibility, and foster a working environment where everyone can thrive.
At Axelera AI, we are deeply committed to equal opportunity and place the highest value on diversity. We strive to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers and celebrates every member of our team. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI. Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.