US Field Application Engineer (West Coast/Midwest/Great Lakes)

Axelera AI; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading AI platform company as a Field Application Engineer, where you'll manage customer interactions and support the deployment of cutting-edge AI hardware. The role involves collaborating with R&D teams and requires strong technical expertise in computer vision and machine learning. This is a remote position, offering a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Stock option plan

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor or AI industry in a customer-facing role.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel to company sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their needs and provide technical support.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development on product launches.
• Track customer interactions and gather feedback for product improvements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Self-motivated

Results-oriented

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

C/C++

OpenCL

CUDA

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

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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.

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

Are you an experienced engineer passionate about computer vision, machine learning, and embedded systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment shaping the future of AI? If so, join us at Axelera AI!

You’ll manage technical interactions with customers in your territory, becoming their go-to expert and helping grow our Metis AI platform into a market leader.

The remote Field Application Team collaborates closely with Axelera’s R&D teams across Europe to ensure seamless technical support. Your primary role is guiding customers through evaluation, adoption, and deployment of Axelera AI hardware, including PCIe boards, modules, and vision gateways. Most hands-on work involves using our Voyager SDK to deploy AI models and pipelines on these platforms.

Key responsibilities:

• Engage with customers to understand their needs, acting as a technical expert on Axelera AI’s platform.
• Address inquiries, provide product knowledge, and resolve technical issues directly or via R&D coordination.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development on product launches and technology evangelism.
• Support Sales in expanding existing accounts, identifying new customers, and defending design wins.
• Track customer interactions, ensuring follow-ups and effective communication.
• Gather and relay customer feedback to Product Management for product improvements.
• Conduct competitive analysis through customer and industry insights.
• Assist in creating clear, compelling, and instructive product documentation
• Advocate for customers internally, ensuring responsiveness and driving product enhancements.
  
  

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Experience in the semiconductor and/or Artificial Intelligence industry in a customer-facing application development or technical support role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with customers and internal teams effectively
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a passion for staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in AI technology
• Programming experience in a relevant area such as Python, C/C++, OpenCL, CUDA
• Experience using a high-level ML framework such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and practical experience with embedded hardware
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel to company sites as needed (expect up to 30% travel)
  
  

Location

This is a remote position, preferably based out of one of the West Coast, Midwest or Great Lakes areas due to the proximity to our clients.

What Weoffer

• Compensation package between $100,000 - $160,000 total & a stock option plan to ensure that your contributions are recognized and rewarded equitably.
• Benefits: 401(k) plan; Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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