Technical Lead in AI & Computing Systems

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Zurich, Netherlands
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Zurich, Netherlands

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Microarchitecture

Job description

Technical Leadership

  • Define and lead the technical direction for next-generation computing architectures.
  • Identify key research challenges in AI-driven systems and guide exploration of innovative solutions.
  • Drive advancements in system efficiency, scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.

Innovation & Architecture Development

  • Lead the development of advanced techniques in:
  • Architecture design and performance analysis
  • Workload modeling and computational mapping
  • Design space exploration and optimization
  • Develop and utilize tools and methodologies for evaluating architectural trade-offs.
  • Contribute to innovations in:
  • Microarchitecture design
  • Interconnects and system integration
  • Advanced packaging and thermal management
  • Reliability and redundancy mechanisms

Strategic Problem Solving

  • Prioritize technical challenges based on impact on system performance and competitiveness.
  • Define strategies to achieve scalable, production-ready breakthroughs.
  • Ensure feasibility and practical applicability of proposed solutions.

Collaboration & Technical Influence

  • Act as a technical authority within the organization.
  • Communicate complex ideas clearly across internal teams, stakeholders, and external forums.
  • Collaborate with global research and engineering teams to influence architecture roadmaps.

Research & Knowledge Advancement

  • Stay at the forefront of global research trends in computing systems and AI.
  • Generate high-impact outputs such as:
  • Prototypes
  • Publications
  • Patents
  • Integrate emerging technologies and best practices into ongoing research efforts.

External Engagement

  • Build partnerships with academic institutions and industry collaborators.
  • Represent the organization in the broader scientific and technical community.
  • Contribute to thought leadership in computing architecture.

Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong track record in advanced computing architecture, particularly for AI-driven systems.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in research and development in computing architecture.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify key challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
  • Experience with AI technologies such as:
  • Large language models
  • Foundation models
  • Multimodal systems
  • Other advanced computing applications (e.g., HPC, graphics, cryptography, emerging computing paradigms)
  • Strong publication record and/or significant patent contributions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in microarchitecture, SoC, hardware platforms, and memory system design.
  • Proficiency in workload analysis and hardware-software co-design.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor design and manufacturing processes, including packaging technologies.

Personal Attributes

  • Visionary thinker with strong technical leadership capabilities.
  • Ability to bridge research innovation and real-world system implementation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative mindset across multidisciplinary teams.
  • High level of ownership and accountability for technical outcomes.

About the company

A leading research organization is seeking a Technical Lead in AI & Computing Systems to drive innovation in next-generation computing architectures.

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