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. The position involves collaborating with software developers, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional teams to streamline the build and release pipeline.

Key responsibilities include developing build automation pipelines using Make, Ninja, CMake, and other tools, packaging software into RPM and Debian formats, implementing build systems for C/C++ components and Python packages, managing version control systems, and working with containerization technologies. You'll also be involved in SDK image production, CI/CD architecture, and release infrastructure development.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, strong programming skills in Python and Shell scripting, experience with build automation tools, and proficiency in various build systems and packaging tools. The position offers an attractive compensation package, including pension plan, employee insurances, and company shares options.

Based in Italy with relocation support to Bologna, Florence, or Milan, you'll join an open culture that values creativity, innovation, and collaborative ownership. Axelera AI is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to help shape the future of AI.