Axelera 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.Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer.Are you up for the challenge?Position OverviewWe 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.Reporting to the VP of Customer Success (Belgium), you will collaborate with existing Axelera colleagues across EMEA and with our global R&D and Product teams.Key ResponsibilitiesHands-On Customer & Technical EngagementSenior primary technical contact for EMEA customers, engaging from engineers to senior leadershipLead hardware bring‑up, board integration, and embedded system debugging on‑site and remotelySupport chip‑down design, custom carrier board development, and embedded Linux integrationGuide customers deploying AI models and inference pipelines via the Voyager SDKDebug PCIe, power sequencing, signal integrity, thermal, and BSP bring‑up issuesDrive pre‑sales engagement and design wins across OEM/ODM, integrators, and end users across EuropeRegional Leadership & Team BuildingBuild FAE processes, documentation, and support infrastructure for the EMEA regionRecruit, mentor, and manage EMEA FAE engineers as the team scalesAlign priorities with commercial goals; contribute to EMEA and global FAE strategyAct as the senior technical bridge between EMEA customer needs and global R&D and Product teamsCustomer Advocacy & Cross-Functional CollaborationSurface customer feedback and roadmap input to Product Management and R&DMaintain relationships with key accounts, distributors, and channel partners across EMEAPartner with Sales and BD on product introductions, onboarding, and competitive intelligenceRepresent Axelera AI at EMEA industry events, conferences, and technical forumsRequired QualificationsMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field10+ years customer-facing FAE or applications engineering in semiconductor, AI, or embedded systems5+ years leading FAE teams or managing technical customer-facing functionsStrong experience with embedded board design, chip‑down development, and custom carrier board designExperience with ARM-based SoCs and embedded compute modulesExperience with embedded AI or computer vision workloadsStrong understanding of high-speed digital interfaces, signal integrity, power sequencing, and thermal designExperience with embedded Linux, bootloaders, BSPs, and low-level system bring‑upProven ability to debug complex hardware/software integration issuesFamiliarity with AI accelerators, NPUs, GPUs, or edge AI platformsCommercial mindset; track record driving design wins through full evaluation and adoption cyclesExcellent English communication skills, as well as fluency in French and/or ItalianAbility to travel extensively across EMEAPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with Yocto, Buildroot, or Debian-based embedded Linux systemsExperience with PCIe enumeration, MSI/MSI‑X, DMA, and memory subsystemsExperience with production validation, manufacturing bring‑up, and thermal/power optimisation for AI systemsExisting technical relationships in EMEA’s OEM/ODM, system integrator, or AI ecosystemProficiency in additional EMEA languages (German, Arabic, Spanish) is a plusLocationWe offer a flexible working arrangement, with options to:Work from one of our Axelera AI offices (Paris, Florence or Milan)Work fully remotely from France or ItalyRelocate with us and work from Italy (Florence or Milan) or France (Paris)What we offerThis 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.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.
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