About UsAxelera 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 $450 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 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 OverviewWe are seeking a Director of Silicon Logical Design to lead and scale our digital design organization. In this role, you will be responsible for the architectural realization, RTL implementation, and integration of complex AI accelerator SoCs from specification through tape-out. You will combine deep technical expertise with strong people leadership to drive execution, quality, and innovation across multiple silicon programs.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of architecture, implementation, and team building in a fast-paced startup environment.Key responsibilities:Lead and grow the silicon logical (digital) design team, including RTL, integration, and design methodologyDrive the translation of system and micro-architecture specifications into high-quality RTL implementationsOwn the end-to-end logical design execution for one or more SoCs, from concept through tape-outPartner closely with architecture, verification, physical design, DFT, software, and product teams to ensure robust and scalable designsDefine and enforce best practices for RTL quality, coding standards, reuse, and design reviewsOversee block-level and top-level integration, ensuring performance, power, area, and schedule targets are metSupport bring-up, debug, and silicon validation activities, including root-cause analysis of silicon issuesContribute to long-term technology and roadmap planning, including IP strategy and future architecture directionsMentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and collaborationQualifications:Extensive experience in digital / logical design for complex SoCs, with multiple successful tape-outsProven ability to lead and grow high-performing silicon design teamsStrong expertise in RTL and micro-architecture development (SystemVerilog / Verilog)Experience with large-scale SoC integration, including CPUs, accelerators, memory subsystems, and interconnectsSolid understanding of performance, power, and area trade-offs in advanced process nodesExperience working closely with verification and physical design teams to achieve functional and timing closureStrong communication skills and the ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on technical levelsPreferred:Experience with AI/ML accelerators, GPUs, NPUs, or high-performance compute architecturesFamiliarity with industry-standard interconnects (e.g., AXI, NoC architectures)Knowledge of low-power design techniques and multi-clock / multi-voltage systemsExperience with silicon bring-up, post-silicon debug, and root-cause analysisExperience working in a startup or fast-scaling environmentLocationWe offer a flexible working arrangement, with options to:Work from one of our Axelera AI offices (Leuven in Belgium, Amsterdam and Eindhoven in the Netherlands, Zurich in Switzerland, Florence and Milan in Italy or Bristol in the United Kingdom) if you're already based in the vicinity. Work fully remotely from any European country (incl. the UK) you are already in. Relocate with us and work from Italy (Florence or Milan) or the Netherlands (Amsterdam or Eindhoven). 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. Show more Show less