JOB DESCRIPTION
Position
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer
OverviewAt Axcelis Technologies, we are at the forefront of innovation, driving digital transformation to enhance our business processes and deliver exceptional value to our customers. We pride ourselves on our cutting-edge technology and commitment to excellence, and we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Artificial Intelligence Engineer to join our dynamic team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to do innovative work in the fast-growing field of the Semiconductor Industry. Come work for a company that has been named:
- Axcelis named to Forbes 2024 America’s Best Mid-Size Companies List – Ranking #6 out of 100.
- Axcelis named to Fortune 2023 Fastest Growing Companies List – Ranking #10
- By Fortune 2022 Fastest Growing Companies List – Ranking #54 out of 100 companies.
- By the Boston Globe Named to the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses for the last 20 years
Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all the qualifications but have sufficient experience and talent.
This is a hybrid in office / remote role.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Artificial Intelligence Engineer with a strong background in Generative AI to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced AI solutions aimed at optimizing equipment performance and enhancing operational efficiency. Your work will directly contribute to reducing downtime and driving innovation across our operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about cutting-edge AI technologies and has a proven track record of applying Generative AI in real-world scenarios to solve complex operational challenges.
Essential Functions- Design and build AI agent frameworks to streamline complex workflows, improve decision-making, and support autonomous task execution.
- Architect event-driven AI systems using technologies like Redis pub/sub, Kafka, or cloud-native messaging services to support real-time inference and continuous feedback.
- Customize and deploy large language models (e.g., GPT-4, Claude, Llama 3) for domain-specific use cases, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Enhance AI agent effectiveness through techniques such as prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and reinforcement learning.
- Establish monitoring frameworks using tools like MLflow or Weights & Biases to track model performance, detect drift, and manage resource consumption.
- Deploy scalable AI agents on Kubernetes across Azure, AWS, or GCP with an emphasis on serverless frameworks such as Cloud Functions and AWS Lambda.
- Integrate with cloud-native AI platforms like Azure ML, ensuring strict adherence to data privacy and compliance requirements.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and IT professionals, to ensure successful implementation and adoption of AI solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, with a solid foundation in generative AI applications, deep learning and natural language processing
- Demonstrated success as an AI Engineer, with strong expertise in Python and leading AI frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, and cloud-based AI platforms such as Azure OpenAI
- Skilled in designing and implementing AI agent architecture and operations workflows
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on optimizing model performance
- Passion for building impactful solutions with speed and clarity in a fast-paced work environment
- Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.
U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE
$119,896.80 - $179,845.20This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.
Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on
multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work
location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as
you develop within the role.
Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the
Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular
employees working 20+ hours a week).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
- Strong expertise in Python and AI frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch
- Experience with cloud-based AI platforms such as Azure OpenAI
- Skilled in designing AI workflows and agent architecture
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
Axcelis Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Axcelis Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Axcelis Technologies.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is considered robust, with medical (PPO), dental, and company‑paid life and disability coverage included. Coverage quality is characterized as strong across core offerings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match in the U.S. and compliant retirement plans internationally. These offerings support long‑term savings across regions.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is accessible via an Employee Stock Purchase Plan available to employees in multiple countries. This ownership avenue is positioned as a notable component of total rewards.
Axcelis Technologies Insights
What We Do
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is a world-leading provider of equipment and services to the semiconductor manufacturing industry. For over forty five years, chipmakers from around the globe have relied on Axcelis' tools and process expertise to form the transistors that power all electronics - from smartphones and laptops, cameras, personal music players and more. Our equipment portfolio comprises a powerful suite of manufacturing technologies for ion implantation, one of the most critical steps in the IC manufacturing process. In addition, we provide extensive aftermarket service and support, including spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. Our customers include all of the 20 largest semiconductor manufacturers in the world. More than 3000 of our products are in use worldwide. At our Advanced Technology Center in Beverly, Mass., we collaborate with customers and other industry experts to develop next-generation applications and process capabilities. We support our customers with a worldwide network of 38 field offices in 10 countries. In all that we do, our strategy is singular: align every Axcelis innovation and success with our customers' goals. We strive to understand the entirety of their challenges and stand ready to deliver the technology, service and support they need to succeed.
