Head of AI Embedded Software – NPU Platform
Core
Build and lead the full AI software stack (compiler, runtime, kernel libraries, SDK) for a next-generation NPU platform to enable efficient AI deployment on silicon.
Role type
Senior Technical Manager (Hands-on IC with team leadership)
Builds
Compiler infrastructure, runtime environments, optimized kernel libraries, and developer SDKs for NPU-based AI workloads
Domain
Semiconductor / AI Acceleration / Systems Software
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
AI compiler development (MLIR, TVM, LLVM), model optimization (quantization, pruning), hardware-aware software design, NPU architecture mapping, systems software (drivers, runtime), team leadership, cross-functional hardware-software co-design
Preferred skills
Data center/cloud computing background, ML deployment frameworks, SDK/developer tools experience
Technologies
MLIR, TVM, LLVM, PyTorch, TensorFlow
Responsibilities
Define end-to-end AI software stack architecture; Drive AI compiler development for model translation; Champion model optimization techniques; Integrate runtime, drivers, and firmware; Develop optimized neural network kernel libraries; Build developer ecosystem tools; Collaborate with silicon architecture teams on hardware-software co-design
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership (via careerplan.io/jobs/51-00F-3B-969-head-of-ai-embedded-software-npu-platform-at-nuvoton)
