Senior R&D Engineer - System Architecture (Italy based) Join to apply for the Senior R&D Engineer - System Architecture (Italy based) role at Axelera AI. 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), with offices in Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, and headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands. We have launched our Metis AI Platform and have a strong business pipeline exceeding $100 million. Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established Axelera AI as a global industry pioneer. Position Overview: Within the R&D System Architecture team, we are seeking a highly skilled Hardware Architect focused on memory design, intra- and inter-chip networking and interconnect technology, system integration, performance tuning and hardware-software interactions, with emphasis on memory management, dataflow and networking infrastructure such as remote-DMA over Ethernet, Infiniband or similar technologies. The ideal candidate has a strong corporate or academic background in hardware and system architecture. Your primary role will be to design, architect, and optimize the hardware architecture that underpins Axelera's cutting-edge AI acceleration platforms. Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, architecture and implementation of Axelera’s next-gen AI accelerators, focusing on memory and inter- and intra-chip network architectures. Build architectural models, validate performance across AI workloads, and define optimal configurations. Build advanced hardware prototypes. Create detailed architectural specifications. Define and perform rigorous performance evaluation tests for architectural and behavioral verification. Collaborate with software engineers, digital designers, ML scientists, and product managers to align on goals and requirements. Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Contribute to the team's knowledge base through documentation, best-practices sharing, and technical discussions. Collaborate with academia or industry partners on joint research projects to explore new AI technologies. Contribute to Axelera's intellectual property through patent filings, whitepapers, blog posts, or publications.

Requirements

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with a focus on circuit design and computer architecture or high-performance computing. Basic working knowledge of Neural Networks, specifically convolutional or transformer networks for computer vision and sequence modeling. Experience in software development. Experience in hardware development. Strong programming skills in Python. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team. Preferred: Experience or knowledge of networking protocols such as RoCE or InfiniBand, networking technologies, or (Remote) direct-memory access. Preferred: Basic knowledge of CPU/GPU/AI accelerators and SoC architecture. Preferred: Track record of contributions to AI/ML projects or research initiatives, publications, or patents in neural networks, system architecture, or related areas.

Location This position is based in Italy and we support relocation to Bologna, Florence or Milan for talent based abroad who are interested in this role. What we offer 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 receive company shares. An open culture that supports creativity and continual innovation is awaiting you. Collaborative ownership and freedom with responsibility is characteristic of how we work as a team. Equality, diversity and inclusion: At Axelera AI, we embrace equal opportunity and hold diversity in the highest regard. We strive to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers every member of our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing

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