Senior Engineer – Multimodal AI Model Development Research

Company Overview
Axelera is a European high-growth Series B startup revolutionizing the AI landscape with our in-memory computing platform. We specialize in creating AI hardware and software optimized for high-performance inference catering to cutting-edge use cases across high-end edge computing embodied AI and server-side AI deployments. We are looking for passionate innovative research engineers to join our team and help drive the future of AI.

Role Overview
We are seeking an AI Research Engineer with expertise in developing and optimizing multimodal AI models. The role will be central to advancing our platforms capabilities in inference for Generative AI working on state-of-the-art models that integrate multiple data modalities (e.g. text vision and audio) for a broad range of applications.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced machine learning in-memory computing and high-performance AI inference on cutting-edge hardware architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Model Development: Design develop and optimize multimodal AI models for real-time high-efficiency inference across a variety of deployment environments (edge server-side and embodied AI).

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including AI researchers hardware engineers and software engineers to integrate AI models into the broader platform.

• Scalability and Optimization: Focus on optimizing models for memory efficiency low-latency inference and high throughput.

• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest research in multimodal AI proposing and implementing new techniques to push the boundaries of whats possible in generative AI.

• Deployment & Testing: Implement best practices for model testing deployment and continuous improvement to ensure models scale effectively in production environments.

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience (for all levels) in developing and deploying multimodal models including text image and/or audio data.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong background in deep learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow PyTorch JAX).

  • Proficiency in natural language processing (NLP) computer vision (CV) and speech processing techniques.

  • Experience with model optimization techniques (e.g. quantization pruning distillation).

  • Familiarity with distributed computing in-memory computing platforms or high-performance computing.

• Knowledge: A strong understanding of the latest advancements in AI/ML research particularly in generative models (e.g. transformers and diffusion models).

• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work in a highly collaborative fast-paced startup environment and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or advanced degree in Computer Science Machine Learning AI or related fields.

• Relevant post-graduation work experience.

• Experience in deploying models on edge devices or in-memory computing systems.

• Familiarity with model deployment frameworks like TensorRT ONNX or similar.

• A passion for solving real-world challenges with AI in dynamic high-performance environments.

Location

This position is based in Belgium or the Netherlands with the option to work on-site/with a hybrid schedule from one of our offices in Eindhoven Amsterdam or Leuven or work remotely from one of these two countries.

Why Join Us

• Impact: Work on groundbreaking technology that will power the next wave of AI applications from edge computing to embodied AI systems.

• Culture: Join a diverse driven team that values innovation collaboration and continuous learning.

• Growth: As a Series B startup youll have significant growth opportunities including the chance to shape the direction of the product and AI strategy.

• Compensation: Competitive salary equity options and benefits package.

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.

Required Experience:

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