Agentic AI Architect

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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai, CHN
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Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Internet of Things • Machine Learning
The Role
Lead the architecture and development of agentic AI systems integrating LLMs, RAG, multi-agent orchestration, and hardware acceleration. Design scalable production AI platforms, optimize LLM inference for FPGA and ASIC systems, and guide hardware-software co-design across heterogeneous computing environments. Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration while advancing AI and semiconductor integration.
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Job Description:

Location: Shanghai, China
 

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal Engineer – Agentic AI Architect to lead the design and development of next-generation agentic AI systems integrated with FPGA/ASIC platforms.

This role sits at the intersection of:

  • Large Language Models (LLMs)

  • Agent frameworks & autonomous systems

  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

  • Hardware-aware AI system design (FPGA / ASIC / EDA)

You will define architecture, drive technical strategy, and build scalable AI systems that bridge software intelligence and hardware acceleration.

Key Responsibilities

AI Architecture & System Design

  • Design and implement agentic AI systems using LLMs, tools, and multi-agent orchestration

  • Architect RAG pipelines for enterprise-scale knowledge integration

  • Define end-to-end AI system architecture from data ingestion → reasoning → action

Agentic AI & LLM Development

  • Develop advanced workflows using:

    • tool-using agents

    • planning & reasoning agents

    • multi-agent collaboration frameworks

  • Evaluate and integrate leading LLMs (open-source and proprietary)

  • Optimize prompt engineering, memory, and reasoning capabilities

Hardware-Aware AI Optimization

  • Co-design AI systems with:

    • FPGA acceleration

    • ASIC platforms

    • heterogeneous compute (CPU/GPU/FPGA)

  • Explore LLM inference optimization on FPGA (quantization, compilation, partitioning)

  • Collaborate with hardware teams on EDA and system integration

Framework & Platform Development

  • Build internal platforms using

    • LangChain

    • LlamaIndex

    • custom agent orchestration framework

  • Develop reusable components for:

    • memory management

    • tool integration

    • knowledge retrieval

Technical Leadership

  • Lead architecture reviews and guide engineering teams

  • Mentor senior engineers and influence cross-functional teams

  • Drive innovation in AI + hardware convergence

What Makes This Role Unique

  • Opportunity to define agentic AI architecture for hardware-driven systems

  • Work at the convergence of:

    • AI reasoning systems

    • FPGA acceleration

    • next-generation computing platforms

  • High-impact role influencing future AI + semiconductor integration

Impact

You will help shape how AI agents interact with hardware, enabling:

  • intelligent system orchestration

  • real-time decision-making pipelines

  • scalable AI deployment on FPGA platforms

Summary

This role is ideal for a senior technical leader who can:

  • bridge LLM + Agentic AI + RAG with FPGA/ASIC system architecture

  • and drive innovation in next-generation AI systems.

Qualifications:
  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following:

    • AI/ML systems

    • Distributed systems

    • Hardware–software co-design

  • Recognized expertise in AI/ Large Language Models (LLMs)

  • Deep understanding of:

    • LLM architectures and inference

    • RAG systems and vector databases

    • Agentic AI / autonomous agents

  • Hands-on experience building:

    • Production-grade LLM applications

    • Multi-step reasoning and orchestration workflows

    • Scalable and reliable AI systems in production

  • Strong background in:

    • FPGA / ASIC / EDA systems

    • Heterogeneous computing architectures

  • Familiarity with:

    • Hardware acceleration for AI workloads

    • Performance optimization across system stack

Technical Skills
  • Programming:

    • Python

    • C++ (preferred)

  • Experience with:

    • Distributed systems design

    • APIs and microservices architecture

    • Cloud and/or edge AI deployment

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • LLM fine-tuning, quantization, and model distillation

    • On-device / edge AI deployment

    • Robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time AI pipelines

  • Knowledge of:

    • Compiler stacks (e.g., MLIR, TVM)

    • AI model optimization for FPGA platforms

Job Type: Regular

Shift:Shift 1 (China)

Primary Location:Shanghai, China

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or master's degree
  • 10+ years of experience in AI/ML systems, distributed systems, or hardware-software co-design
  • Recognized expertise in AI and Large Language Models
  • Deep understanding of LLM architectures and inference
  • Deep understanding of RAG systems and vector databases
  • Deep understanding of agentic AI and autonomous agents
  • Experience building production-grade LLM applications
  • Experience building multi-step reasoning and orchestration workflows
  • Experience building scalable and reliable AI systems in production
  • Strong background in FPGA, ASIC, and EDA systems
  • Strong background in heterogeneous computing architectures
  • Familiarity with hardware acceleration for AI workloads
  • Familiarity with performance optimization across the system stack
  • Python programming
  • C++ programming
  • Experience with distributed systems design
  • Experience with APIs and microservices architecture
  • Experience with cloud or edge AI deployment
  • Hands-on experience with LLM fine-tuning, quantization, and model distillation
  • Hands-on experience with on-device or edge AI deployment
  • Hands-on experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time AI pipelines
  • Knowledge of compiler stacks such as MLIR or TVM
  • Knowledge of AI model optimization for FPGA platforms

Altera (altera.com) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Altera (altera.com) and has not been reviewed or approved by Altera (altera.com).

  • Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement programs are robust, with offerings such as a 401(k) and a pension. This breadth supports long-term financial security.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous, including PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays. Wellness initiatives like gym memberships further support balance.
  • Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests parental leave is generous. Family-building support, including fertility benefits and adoption reimbursement, is highlighted as part of the package.

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Year Founded: 1983

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