Principal AI Model Architect

About this opportunity:

The Mission

Most AI runs on someone else's hardware. You're going to design the hardware around the AI.

As the Principal AI Model Architect, you sit at the most critical intersection in our entire silicon program — the place where bleeding-edge AI research collides with custom ASIC reality. You are the "Voice of the Model" — the person who takes ambitious algorithms born in a research lab and answers the hardest question in the building:

"How do we actually run this on silicon we haven't built yet — and make it faster than anyone else on the planet?"

You won't just map models to hardware. You'll shatter them — strategically, surgically — across a heterogeneous ASIC architecture purpose-built for the demands of next-generation 5G AI. Your decisions will be etched into silicon. Your projections will determine tape-out confidence. Your golden models will be the source of truth that an entire SDK team builds against.

This is not a support role. This is the role that makes the chip worth building.

What You'll Own

The Hardware-Software Bridge

Model Partitioning & Tiling Strategy

Massive parameter models don't fit neatly onto a chip. You'll define exactly how they do — determining the partitioning, tiling, and memory staging strategies that make heterogeneous execution not just possible, but optimal. This is where deep theoretical knowledge meets brutal real-world constraint, and where the best architects separate themselves from everyone else.

Golden Model Ownership

Cycle-Accurate Performance Projection

Join our Team

What You Bring

Model Architecture Mastery

Hardware-Aware ML — For Real

Framework Mastery at the Metal

Performance Modeling Depth

The Profile That Makes Us Stop Scrolling

Why This Role. Why Now.

Ericsson Silicon is building custom ASICs at the most advanced technology nodes available — purpose-engineered to run AI at the edge of a global 5G network. The scale is real. The stakes are real. The team is world-class.

This is the kind of role that defines a career — the rare opportunity to have your architectural decisions running inside infrastructure that connects billions of people.

If this is the role you've been waiting for, we want to hear from you.

What happens once you apply?

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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson

At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

• LOCATION: Austin, Texas

Your Health

Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.

Your Time

Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits

Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.