Senior/Staff AI Computing Architect | Remote & Equity

Axelera AI; Amsterdam; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Employee insurances

Company shares

Job summary

Axelera AI is seeking a Senior/Staff Engineer – Computing Architecture to design and develop the next generation of AI computing systems. 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 Computing Architecture Engineer, you will contribute to the conceptualization, specification, and implementation of advanced computing architectures, enabling Axelera AI to deliver

Qualifications

• 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 NPUs or GPUs.
• Proficiency in architectural modeling, simulation tools, and performance analysis frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ with solid programming practices.
• Deep understanding of AI inference workloads, algorithms, and dataflow.
• Proven track record of delivering complex computing architectures from concept to implementation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary global environment.

Responsibilities

• Architecture Design: Define and develop computing architectures for AI accelerators.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize workloads for low power, high efficiency and maximum performance.
• Technology Leadership: Drive innovation in architectural design by evaluating emerging technologies and trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align system requirements with architecture across hardware, software and product teams.
• System Modeling & Tooling Development: Create simulation and modeling tools to validate designs and predict performance.
• Mentorship: Guide junior engineers and foster a culture of excellence and innovation within the team.

Skills

AI architecture

Python

C++

System design

Performance analysis

Communication

Collaboration

NPUs/GPUs

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CUDA

MLIR

TVM

GDSII

Job description

Axelera AI is seeking a Senior/Staff Engineer – Computing Architecture to design and develop the next generation of AI computing systems. 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 Computing Architecture Engineer, you will contribute to the conceptualization, specification, and implementation of advanced computing architectures, enabling Axelera AI to deliver