Job Description

ph3About Us /h3 pAxelera AI is not your regular deep-tech startup. We are creating the next-generation AI platform to support anyone who wants to help advancing humanity and improve the world around us. /p pIn just three years, we have raised a total of $120 million and have built a world-class team of 180+ employees (including 55+ PhDs with more than 40,000 citations), both remotely from 11 different countries and with offices in Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, headquartered at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, Netherlands. /p pWe 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. /p pOur unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established us as a global industry pioneer. /p pAre you up for the challenge? /p h3Position Overview /h3 pAxelera is seeking a Head of Automotive to lead our entry and growth in the automotive AI acceleration market. This is a cross-functional leadership role that combines ecosystem development, business growth, and product strategy. The successful candidate will act as the company’s focal point for the automotive segment, helping to define our positioning, drive customer engagements, and ensure our technology and roadmap align with automotive market needs — including functional safety and reliability requirements. /p pAs the automotive business scales, this role will evolve into the leadership of a dedicated automotive business line. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Market and Ecosystem Development /h3 ul liBuild and nurture relationships across the OEM and Tier 1 ecosystem, including semiconductor partners, software vendors, and research institutions. /li liRepresent Axelera in EU-funded automotive and AI projects, acting as sponsor and ensuring proper execution and alignment with company objectives. /li liDrive Axelera’s presence in key automotive industry forums, standards groups, and partnerships. /li /ul h3Business Development /h3 ul liLead the response to RFIs, RFQs, and partnership inquiries from automotive customers. /li liDevelop marketing and positioning materials to promote Axelera’s technology in the automotive landscape. /li liIdentify strategic business opportunities and establish pilot programs or joint development activities with key players. /li /ul h3Product and Market Strategy /h3 ul liProduce Market Requirements Documents (MRDs) that capture the evolving needs of the automotive AI acceleration market. /li liCollaborate closely with the product and engineering teams to define product features, functional safety requirements (ASIL, ISO 26262), and long-term roadmap alignment. /li liTranslate customer and ecosystem insights into clear product priorities and differentiation strategies. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul li10+ years of experience in the automotive semiconductor, software, or systems industry, with exposure to OEM or Tier 1 programs. /li liStrong understanding of automotive electronics architecture, AI/ADAS systems, and functional safety standards (ISO 26262). /li liProven experience managing cross-functional programs spanning business development, engineering, and partnerships. /li liDemonstrated success in market entry or ecosystem development for emerging technologies. /li liExcellent communication and relationship-building skills across technical and executive audiences. /li liEntrepreneurial mindset, capable of building structure and momentum in an emerging business area. /li /ul h3Location /h3 pWe offer a flexible working arrangement, with options to: /p ul liWork from one of our Axelera AI offices (Florence and Milan in Italy, Amsterdam and Eindhoven in the Netherlands, Leuven in Belgium, Paris in France, Zurich in Switzerland, or Bristol in the United Kingdom) if you're already based in the vicinity. /li liWork fully remotely from any European country (incl. the UK) you are already in. /li liRelocate with us and work from Amsterdam or Eindhoven in the Netherlands, or Bologna, Florence or Milan in Italy. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 pThis 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. /p pAn 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. /p pAt 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr