Senior Lead Engineer/Lead Engineer, AI System Software

The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Communications Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies, Advanced Electronics Components and Systems, IoT Sensing and AI Technologies, and Innovative Mind.

It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, and Metaverse.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. To date, ASTRI has transferred almost 1500 technologies to the industries and been granted more than 1100 patents in the Mainland, the US, and other countries.

To support our constant endeavour to position Hong Kong as a world-class smart city and an international hub of innovation and technology, we are seeking qualified professionals to fill the following position(s):

​​​Job Responsibilities:

• AI algorithm development including transformer, CNN, and LLM for ASR
• Application software development including vision and speech recognition 
• AI chip software toolchain development including c-model, compiler, and quantizer 
• Closely work with hardware team 
• Participate in system design and implementation (on FPGA/ASIC) for commercialization
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
 

• PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering or relevant disciplines, with minimum 5 years of related experience
• Candidates with less experience will also be considered
• Strong in C/C++ and python coding is a must
• Experience in AI algorithm, application software, or accelerator toolchain (quantizer/compiler) is a must
• Experience in embedded system and driver/firmware development is an advantage
• Knowledge in hardware design is an advantage
• Team player with good analytical skill, trouble shooting, and communication skill 
• Live ASTRI values

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card no. or passport number, photo, etc.

Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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