Build Engineer (Italy based)

Axelera AI is an innovative deep-tech startup revolutionizing the AI platform landscape. With $120 million in funding and a team of 180+ employees (including 55+ PhDs with 40,000+ citations), they're developing the Metis™ AI Platform that achieves 3-5x increase in efficiency and performance.

The Build Engineer role is crucial for maintaining and improving software build and release processes. You'll work with a novel software stack that enables AI developers to transform Machine Learning models into optimized machine code for Axelera's hardware platform. Key responsibilities include developing build automation pipelines, managing package formats (RPM/Debian), implementing C/C++ and Python build systems, and collaborating with DevOps teams.

The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills in Python, Shell, and Bash, with expertise in build automation tools, version control systems, and containerization technologies. Experience with C/C++ building systems, Python packaging, and tools like Make, Ninja, CMake, and Docker is essential.

The position offers an attractive compensation package including pension plan, employee insurances, and company shares options. Axelera AI provides an open culture supporting creativity and innovation, with collaborative ownership and responsibility. The company is headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, with offices across Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Build Engineer to join a rapidly growing AI company that's pushing the boundaries of technology while maintaining a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. The role offers both technical challenges and the chance to shape the future of AI infrastructure.