Director of Compiler Engineering

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 40000 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

As the Director of Compiler Engineering you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of our Machine Learning compiler technology. You'll lead a talented team in designing developing and optimising compilers tailored for AI at the Edge. Your role will involve setting strategic directions overseeing the development lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of our compiler solutions into our product suite.

Responsibilities:

- Lead and mentor the Compiler Engineering team fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in compiler design optimization and performance.

- Define and execute strategies for advancing compiler technology aligning with industry trends and meeting business objectives.

- Oversee the design development and optimization of compilers to support AI-centric applications and workflows.

- Collaborate closely with Research & Development Engineering and Product teams to align compiler technology with product goals and market demands.

- Drive innovation and efficiency in compiler design performance and optimization techniques.

Qualifications and Technical Requirements:

- MSc/PhD in Computer Science Engineering or related fields with 8-10 years of industry experience.

- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in compiler engineering or related technical fields.

- Expertise in compiler design optimization and development with a deep understanding of compiler architecture LLVM/Clang and optimization methodologies.

- Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ Python and familiarity with AI frameworks (TensorFlow PyTorch etc.).

- Familiarity with ML compilation frameworks like Apache TVM and MLIR.

- Strong knowledge of parallel computing vectorization and optimization techniques for modern CPU/GPU architectures.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and integrate compiler solutions into product offerings.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of driving innovation in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information:

This role will involve close collaboration with various teams including Research & Development Engineering and Product to ensure the alignment of compiler technology with product goals and industry advancements.

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.