Senior Software Engineer – RTL Verification (Italy based)

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 40,000 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

Join us as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer where you'll develop innovative embedded software solutions at the hardware-software interface to validate our next-generation hardware. You'll create sophisticated drivers, build embedded systems, and develop tools that ensure our hardware platforms perform flawlessly once produced. We're seeking someone passionate about embedded programming who enjoys seeing their code bring hardware to life.

What You'll Do:

Embedded Software Development

• Design and implement high-performance embedded C software and device drivers for cutting-edge hardware platforms

• Build robust embedded applications that optimize and test hardware capabilities

• Create diagnostic software to validate hardware functionality and performance prior to tape-out

System Integration & Tools

• Develop automation tools and debugging utilities for embedded systems

• Build efficient software-hardware test frameworks that ensure system reliability

• Build a reliable compilation flow for C-based tests

• Implement modern CI/CD pipelines tailored for embedded development and hardware verification

Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with diverse teams across hardware design, systems engineering, and software development

• Contribute to an inclusive engineering culture through mentorship and knowledge sharing

• Drive innovation in embedded systems architecture and development practices

What We're Looking For:

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

• Strong embedded C programming expertise

• Understanding of hardware-software interfaces and embedded system architectures

• Proficiency in Python for tooling and automation

• Excellent problem-solving skills and collaborative mindset

• Any experience with debugging tools, hardware emulators, hardware simulation, FPGAs, or hardware validation techniques is a big plus

Why Join Us?

This role offers the unique opportunity to work on the next generation of cutting-edge hardware by building the software that brings it to life. You'll have significant autonomy, access to advanced development tools, and the chance to see your code directly impact product success. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation and supporting your growth through mentorship and learning opportunities.

Location

This position is based Italy & we support relocation to Bologna, Florence or Milan for talent based abroad and interested in this role.

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.