Director of Application Engineering

**About Us**

Axelera AI stands at the forefront of the semiconductor industry, driving advancements in artificial intelligence acceleration.

In just over 2 years, we’ve assembled a team of over 140 brilliant engineers, developers, and business experts from across the globe. Guided by the brightest minds in the AI sphere and supported by renowned innovation leaders like IMEC, we've secured a total of US$50 million in funding.

Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer. Now, we're on the lookout for a visionary Technical Director to lead our Application Engineering team, driving the development and delivery of our cutting-edge Application SDKs.

**Position Overview**

As the Director of Application Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in steering the strategic direction of our Application SDK development. You'll lead a talented team in architecting, developing, and deploying robust solutions that leverage Computer Vision and Machine Learning technologies. Your responsibilities will involve aligning software projects with business objectives, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the seamless integration of our solutions into our clients' ecosystems.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and mentor the Application Engineering team, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence.
- Define and execute strategies for the development and enhancement of Application SDKs, aligning with business goals and market demands.
- Oversee the full development lifecycle, from ideation and design to deployment and maintenance, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions.
- Collaborate closely with Customer Success and Sales/GTM teams to understand client requirements and provide technical expertise for successful solution implementation.
- Prioritize and manage software projects, making critical decisions to meet business needs and exceed customer expectations.

**Qualifications**:

- MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields with 8-10 years of industry experience.
- Minimum 3 years of team management experience, preferably with a distributed/remote team structure.
- Demonstrated success in delivering complex software projects, adept at prioritization and agile problem-solving.
- Proficiency in media streaming frameworks like Gstreamer, OpenCV, and pre/post-processing operations for Convolutional Neural Networks.
- Strong understanding of Convolutional Neural Networks and Transformers.
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting technical material, both written and verbal, in English.

**Additional Information**

This role will require close collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly with Customer Success and Sales/GTM, to drive successful solution implementations and customer satisfaction.

**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 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._