(Senior) Field Application Engineer - India

Axelera
India +5 more
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with embedded systems expertise and customer-facing experience will find this remote-based role with high travel demands and collaboration across global teams.

Best fit for

  • Experienced engineers with embedded systems and AI model deployment skills, especially those comfortable with remote work and high travel expectations
    — “Ability to travel to company sites as needed (expect 30%+ travel)
  • Individuals with a background in semiconductor or AI industry, and a track record of technical support and product adoption
    — “3+ years of experience in the semiconductor and/or Artificial Intelligence industry in a customer-facing application development or technical support role
  • Professionals who can bridge R&D and customer needs, with strong communication and documentation skills
    — “Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development on product launches and technology evangelism

Things to consider

  • The role is based in India, with remote options limited to proximity of major hubs
    — “based within or in close distance from the Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, or Pune hubs due to the proximity to our clients

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AI model deployment on hardware platforms in your resume and interview stories
    — “Most hands-on work involves using our Voyager SDK to deploy AI models and pipelines on these platforms
  • Emphasize your ability to gather and relay actionable customer feedback for product improvements
    — “Gather and relay customer feedback to Product Management for product improvements
  • Showcase your collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly R&D and sales
    — “The Field Application Team collaborates closely with Axelera’s R&D teams across Europe and India
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • guide customers through evaluation and deployment
  • resolve technical issues
  • support product launches
  • gather and relay customer feedback
  • create product documentation
Typical background
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience3+ years in semiconductor and/or AI industry

Skills & requirements

Required

Embedded SystemsAI Hardware DeploymentCustomer SupportTechnical ExpertiseProduct DocumentationCompetitive Analysis

Preferred

Server SystemsEmbedded HardwareProgramming Languages

Stack & domain

PythonC/c++OpenclCUDAPyTorchTensorFlowEmbedded SystemsPcie BoardsModulesVision GatewaysCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipComputer VisionMachine LearningAI

About the role

Original posting from Axelera via Ashby

About Us

Axelera AI https://www.axelera.ai is not your regular deep-tech company. 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 five years, we have raised a total of $370 million and have built a world-class team of 250+ employees (including 60+ PhDs with more than 40,000 citations), both remotely from 20 different countries and with offices in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

We have 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. Now we are getting ready for our next step: Europa™, our next-generation AIPU.

Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer.

Are you up for the challenge?

Position overview

Are you an experienced engineer passionate about computer vision, machine learning, and embedded systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment shaping the future of AI? If so, join us at Axelera AI!

You’ll manage technical interactions with customers in India, becoming their go-to expert and helping grow our Metis AI platform into a market leader.

The Field Application Team collaborates closely with Axelera’s R&D teams across Europe and India to ensure seamless technical support. Your primary role is guiding customers through evaluation, adoption, and deployment of Axelera AI hardware, including PCIe boards, modules, and vision gateways. Most hands-on work involves using our Voyager SDK to deploy AI models and pipelines on these platforms.

Key responsibilities:

  • Engage with customers in India to understand their needs, acting as a technical expert on Axelera AI’s platform.
  • Address inquiries, provide product knowledge, and resolve technical issues directly or via R&D coordination.
  • Solid understanding of server systems, preferably with hands-on experience.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development on product launches and technology evangelism.
  • Support Sales in expanding existing accounts, identifying new customers, and defending design wins.
  • Track customer interactions, ensuring follow-ups and effective communication.
  • Gather and relay customer feedback to Product Management for product improvements.
  • Conduct competitive analysis through customer and industry insights.
  • Assist in creating clear, compelling, and instructive product documentation
  • Advocate for customers internally, ensuring responsiveness and driving product enhancements.

Qualifications:

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in the semiconductor and/or Artificial Intelligence industry in a customer-facing application development or technical support role.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with customers and internal teams effectively.
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a passion for staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in AI technology.
  • Programming experience in a relevant area such as Python, C/C++, OpenCL, CUDA.
  • Experience using a high-level ML framework such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Solid understanding of embedded systems and practical experience with embedded hardware.
  • You have excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to travel to company sites as needed (expect 30%+ travel)

Location

This is a remote position, based within or in close distance from the Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, or Pune hubs due to the proximity to our clients.

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.

Source: Axelera careers (Ashby)

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