Location : Athens or Patras, Greece

Who are we ?

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible™ the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

In April 2020, Applied Materials acquired Think Silicon®, a semiconductor technology portfolio company based in Greece. Think Silicon develops and licenses high-performance, ultra-low power Graphics Processing Units (GPU’s) and display controller technology for wearables, IoT, home appliances etc. Think Silicon's ambition is to become the leading low-power mobile graphics company in the world!

Based on our current growth we are now looking to expand our team! We are currently looking for a GPU AI Architect Manager to join our team.

We offer a very generous re-location package to help you move/return to Greece.

The candidate will benefit from the new foreign tax residence incentive, granting an income tax exemption of 50%.

General Profile:

Think Silicon Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced GPU AI Architect Manager to join our R&D team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GPU architecture, AI Accelerators, system-on-chip (SoC) design, and leadership. As a GPU Architect Manager, you will be responsible for designing and developing cutting-edge GPU and AI IP technologies that will be integral to our products.

You will work cross-functionally to define compute, memory, and power requirements for these Graphics and AI use cases to help guide the hardware and software implementation decisions for future generations of devices. Once defined, you will follow through to ensure proper implementation of these use cases to ensure our product deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the GPU architecture team in designing innovative GPU and AI solutions providing technical leadership and mentorship to team members.

• Work in synergy with interdisciplinary teams overseeing Hardware and Software to guarantee seamless system integration, while also partnering with a University Research team engaged in pioneering research

• Conduct research and development for next-generation GPU technologies. Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in GPU and AI architectures.

• Drive the development of GPU performance models building functional and performance models, in C/ C++, along with test plans to validate the features of the design.

• You will be driving architectural, and plan features in concert with software, hardware, and verification teams to implement the next generation of embedded GPUs and AI Processor.

• You will analyze workloads for new Graphics and AI features and analyze their behavior and performance.

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Required Skills:

We expect a candidate to have the following skills:

• BA/BS or higher degree in Microcomputer Engineering or equivalent experience required.

• Design or Applications background on GPU, CPU, DSP

• 10+ years of knowledge of CPU/GPU/DSP/NPU design in any of the following subjects: Memory System, embedded CPU, Custom ISA

• Knowledge of AI and Compute API's (Tensorflow, OpenCL, CUDA, Vulkan) is highly useful.

• Creation of System Models using High Level System Description Languages (C/C++ or HLS)

• Linux environment, shell programming, revision control systems and scripting (bash/tcshell, TCL, Perl, Python)­­

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Graphics, AI or CPU Processor designs is a big plus

• Experience with SystemC

Working Experience:

• 10+ Years

Why choose Applied Materials?

When you work at Applied Materials / Think Silicon, in addition to a competitive salary, you have access to a wide range of benefits, including:

• Financial & Savings benefits,

• Health & Wellness,

• Paid time-off,

• Insurance & Income Protections

• Medical plan,

• Meal Allowance

• Development & Training opportunities.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

10 - 15 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.