Partner Evangelist - US/West Coast

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 looking for an experienced Partner Evangelist to accelerate our growth in the Edge AI space in the US—particularly in the West Coast. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of a robust partner and ecosystem strategy, working closely with software vendors, system integrators, and technology partners.

This position requires a strong blend of technical acumen, business development skills, and partner management expertise. You will be a key driver of ecosystem growth and partner success.

Key responsibilities

• Execute and Scale Partner Programs: support the Axelera AI Partner Accelerator Network by expanding reach with software vendors (ISVs & OSVs), system builders, integrators, and other key ecosystem members. Establish growth mechanisms including enablement solutions, certification processes, and joint go-to-market strategies.

• Drive Software Vendor Engagement: actively recruit and onboard software vendors, frameworks, and tool providers that add value to our hardware platform, and evangelize our platform at developer and partner events, both virtual and in-person.

• Accelerate SDK Adoption: promote usage of our software development kit (SDK) among partners and developers. Collaborate with product and developer relations teams to ensure SDK documentation, tutorials, and tools meet partner needs. Collect feedback to advocate internally for improvements.

• Expand and Nurture the Partner Network: cultivate strong relationships with current and potential partners. Work closely with marketing and sales to run joint campaigns, webinars, and case studies, and identify and onboard strategic partners who align with our go-to-market goals.

• Act as a Voice of the Partner: provide input into product and roadmap decisions based on partner needs, and ensure alignment between partner priorities and internal business goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in partner, ecosystem, or technical evangelism roles at a technology company, preferably with a focus on hardware, AI, or developer tools.

• Proven track record of launching or scaling partner programs and working with software vendors.

• Deep understanding of developer communities and SDK adoption strategies.

• Strong technical literacy; comfortable speaking with engineers and understanding system architectures, APIs, and AI inference frameworks.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, independent & and sometimes ambiguous environment.

• Willingness to travel to conferences, partner events, and key meetings (as needed).

Additional qualifications

• Experience with edge AI, neural network compilers, and/or inference acceleration.

• Existing network of contacts in the AI/ML software ecosystem.

• Background in product marketing or developer relations.

• Experience working in a globally distributed team.

Location

We are primarily looking for candidates based in US, preferably West Coast as this role requires close collaboration with strategic partners and clients in the region.

The role is remote.

What we offer

• Compensation between $130,000 - $160,000 and a stock option plan to ensure that your contributions are recognized and rewarded equitably.

• Benefits: 401(k) plan; Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.

• Opportunity to lead in a high-impact role, driving the growth of a cutting-edge AI platform company.

• A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative culture that fosters personal and professional growth.

This is your chance to shape and be part of a dynamic, fast-growing, international organization. We offer an attractive compensation package, including a pension plan, extensive employee insurances and the option to get company shares.

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.