Senior Software Engineer – RTL Verification (Italy based) - Axelera AI : Job Details

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About Axelera AI: we are building the next-generation AI platform with a focus on innovation and impact. We operate globally with offices in Europe and a distributed team across 11 countries.

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.

• 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

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

This role offers the opportunity to work on next-generation 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 are committed to an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and supports your growth through mentorship and learning opportunities.

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

Axelera AI wholeheartedly embraces equal opportunity and diversity. We cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that empowers every team member. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of AI.