Senior AI Engineer

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Ghent, Belgium

Full Time

07-03-2025

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Job Specifications

We are looking for an outstanding individual with expertise in training large-scale AI models, including Large Language Models (LLMs) or equivalent architectures. This person will play a key role in the development and optimization of AI workloads, collaborating closely with hardware and software engineers in a co-design environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, train, and optimize large-scale AI models, including LLMs and similar architectures.
Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure efficient model deployment on custom silicon solutions.
Develop new techniques for improving training efficiency, model accuracy, and hardware utilization.
Implement distributed training strategies for large-scale models across high-performance computing infrastructures.
Strong programming skills in Python, (Go, C++,…is considered a plus)
Explore and implement advanced AI/ML techniques, such as sparsity, quantization, and knowledge distillation.
Work with state-of-the-art frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, and Hugging Face Transformers.
Conduct performance benchmarking and profiling of ML workloads on custom accelerators.
Stay up to date with advancements in deep learning and AI hardware to bring innovative ideas into Openchip’s AI strategy.
Participate in technical discussions and contribute to Openchip’s AI research and development roadmap.

Qualifications

BSc, MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
Proven experience in training and deploying large AI models, particularly LLMs or equivalent large architectures.
Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Experience with distributed training, model parallelism, and large-scale data handling.
Strong knowledge of deep learning model optimization techniques.
Experience working in a hardware/software co-design environment is highly desirable.
Fluent in English is a must; knowledge of additional European languages (German, Dutch, Spanish, French, or Italian) is a plus.

Soft Skills

The candidate should be equipped with a unique skills-set: Self-starter, self-motivated, humility, excellent communications skills; outstanding human qualities as honesty, integrity, fellowship, generosity and commitment with his/her mission to change the world.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
A strong commitment to innovation and problem-solving, a can-do attitude.
Passionate about driving the next generation of AI hardware/software integration.
Willingness to mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative learning culture.

What We Offer

Join an innovative team and experience company growth.
We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with opportunities for growth and career development.
Work in a hybrid environment with flexible scheduling.
We offer a remuneration that values your experience.
A chance to work on one of the most transformative AI and silicon engineering companies in Europe.
The position will be based in Ghent (Belgium) and/or Barcelona (Spain), depending on the candidate's preference. Occasional travel might be required.

We are looking for outstanding people willing to join our mission to change the silicon industry and help build a better world. If you feel identified with Openchip, please contact us.

At Openchip & Software Technologies S.L., we believe a diverse and inclusive team is the key to groundbreaking ideas. We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential – regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

About the Company

Openchip is a European company that develops and produces powerful and efficient accelerators. These devices are essential for the digital transformation of Europe, as they enable faster and better scientific research, data visualization, and intelligent services. Openchip's accelerators can be integrated into various devices to provide smart solutions for consumer’s at large scale. Openchip is a company that designs accelerator chips for HPC, AI/ML/DL. These accelerators are designed with silicon technology nodes and unde... Know more

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