Ph3About Us /h3 pAxelera AI is the leading provider of purpose-built AI hardware acceleration technology for AI inference, including computer vision and generative AI applications. Our first-generation product is the game-changing Metis AI platform - a holistic hardware and software solution for Edge AI inference which delivers the world’s highest performance and power-efficiency at a fraction of the cost of alternative solutions. Headquartered in the AI Innovation Center of the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, we also have offices across in Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, France, and the UK, with employees across 20 countries. /p pOur unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer. /p pAre you up for the challenge? /p h3Position Overview /h3 pWe are looking for a Director of Field Application Engineering to lead our FAE function across EMEA. Initially hands-on with customers, you will build and grow a regional team over time. The role is hardware-focused, supporting evaluation, integration, and production deployment of our Metis AI Platform (PCIe boards, compute modules) across OEM/ODMs, system integrators, and end users in industrial automation, smart vision, automotive, and robotics. /p pReporting to the VP of Customer Success (Belgium), you will collaborate with existing Axelera colleagues across EMEA and with our global RD and Product teams. /p h3Key responsibilities /h3 bHands-On Customer Technical Engagement /b ul liSenior primary technical contact for EMEA customers, engaging from engineers to senior leadership /li liLead hardware bring-up, board integration, and embedded system debugging on-site and remotely /li liSupport chip-down design, custom carrier board development, and embedded Linux integration /li liGuide customers deploying AI models and inference pipelines via the Voyager SDK /li liDebug PCIe, power sequencing, signal integrity, thermal, and BSP bring-up issues /li liDrive pre-sales engagement and design wins across OEM/ODM, integrators, and end users across Europe. /li /ul bRegional Leadership Team Building /b ul liBuild FAE processes, documentation, and support infrastructure for the EMEA region /li liRecruit, mentor, and manage EMEA FAE engineers as the team scales /li liAlign priorities with commercial goals; contribute to EMEA and global FAE strategy /li liAct as the senior technical bridge between EMEA customer needs and global RD and Product teams /li /ul bCustomer Advocacy Cross-Functional Collaboration /b ul liSurface customer feedback and roadmap input to Product Management and RD /li liMaintain relationships with key accounts, distributors, and channel partners across EMEA /li liPartner with Sales and BD on product introductions, onboarding, and competitive intelligence /li liRepresent Axelera AI at EMEA industry events, conferences, and technical forums /li /ul h3Required Qualifications /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field /li li10+ years customer-facing FAE or applications engineering in semiconductor, AI, or embedded systems /li li5+ years leading FAE teams or managing technical customer-facing functions /li liStrong experience with embedded board design, chip-down development, and custom carrier board design /li liExperience with ARM-based SoCs and embedded compute modules /li liExperience with embedded AI or computer vision workloads /li liStrong understanding of high-speed digital interfaces, signal integrity, power sequencing, and thermal design /li liExperience with embedded Linux, bootloaders, BSPs, and low-level system bring-up /li liProven ability to debug complex hardware/software integration issues /li liFamiliarity with AI accelerators, NPUs, GPUs, or edge AI platforms /li liCommercial mindset; track record driving design wins through full evaluation and adoption cycles /li liExcellent English communication skills, as well as fluency in French and/or Italian /li liAbility to travel extensively across EMEA /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul liFamiliarity with Yocto, Buildroot, or Debian-based embedded Linux systems /li liExperience with PCIe enumeration, MSI/MSI-X, DMA, and memory subsystems /li liExperience with production validation, manufacturing bring-up, and thermal/power optimisation for AI systems /li liExisting technical relationships in EMEA’s OEM/ODM, system integrator, or AI ecosystem /li liProficiency in additional EMEA languages (German, Arabic, Spanish) is a plus /li /ul h3Location /h3 pWe offer a flexible working arrangement, with options to: /p ul liWork from one of our Axelera AI offices (Paris, Florence or Milan) /li liWork fully remotely from France or Italy /li liRelocate with us and work from Italy (Florence or Milan) or France (Paris) /li /ul h3What we offer /h3 pThis is your chance to shape and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organisation. We offer an attractive compensation package, including a pension plan, extensive employee insurances and the option to get company shares. /p pAn 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. /p pAt 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr