Artificial Intelligence Researcher

Job Title: Embedded AI OS ArchitectLocation: Pisa, ItalySalary: 100,000EUR + Bonuses + Tax ExemptionTotal Package up to 200,000EURThis client requires candidates to relocate to Italy and work on-site in Pisa.Main Responsibilities:Architecture & AI Integration: Design OS and middleware architectures that integrate deterministic execution with novel agentic AI technologies.Performance Optimization: Perform low-level performance analysis to reduce end-to-end latencies across embedded hardware components (CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, memory, network).Resource Scheduling: Develop core OS technologies to support efficient AI model inference and heterogeneous resource scheduling.Requirements:M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electronic Engineering.OS & Kernel Expertise: Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals and/or RTOS (e.G., Zephyr, FreeRTOS, ERIKA), including subsystems, POSIX standards, and deterministic service-oriented architectures.Hardware Architecture: Strong understanding of ARM or RISC-V ISA, SoCs, MMUs, cache/memory hierarchies, and reducing shared resource contention.Software Engineering: Excellent C/C++ programming skills, with past experience in Assembly and device driver implementation.Edge AI & ML: Experience with machine learning (CNN, DNN, SVM), edge AI programming (LiteRT, TensorFlow Lite), and deterministic AI inference mechanisms.Desirables:Knowledge of automotive standards (OSEK/VDX, AUTOSAR Classic).Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC61508).If this looks of interest, please reach out to [email protected] for more information.