AI Embedded Software Intern - Debugging Tools Development

About Us

Axelera 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.

In 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.

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 Overview

We are seeking a motivated intern to join our team for 5-6 months and work on improving an open-source debugging software tool, OpenOCD, to facilitate the development of the Metis AI Processing Unit (AIPU). This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant project that will enhance the debugging experience for our hardware and software teams and the broader open-source community.

Key responsibilities:

• Enhance OpenOCD to support Zephyr OS threads on RISC-V architecture.

• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to understand debugging requirements for the Metis chip.

• Implement and test functionalities to manage multiple threads on RISC-V cores.

• Study existing OpenOCD thread management for ARM architectures.

• Understand the Metis AIPU architecture and Zephyr OS.

• Develop and test changes in OpenOCD with various debugging scenarios.

• Document the development process, changes, and testing methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong programming skills in C and familiarity with embedded systems.

• Knowledge of RISC-V architecture and experience with the Zephyr operating system is highly desirable.

• Experience with open-source projects and tools, particularly OpenOCD, is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI hardware and software.

• Opportunity to contribute to a prominent open-source project.

• Work closely with experienced professionals in the field of embedded systems and AI.

• Flexible working hours to accommodate academic commitments.

• Competitive internship stipend.

Location

We offer a flexible working arrangement, with options to work in a hybrid set up from one of our Axelera AI offices in the Netherlands (Amsterdam and Eindhoven) or the UK (Bristol).
We do not offer remote internships at this point.

What we offer 

This is your chance to shape and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organization.

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.