Responsibilities:

Deep Learning Model Conversion: Convert and adapt deep learning network architectures (e.g., from PyTorch) for deployment on various embedded platforms.

Quantization-Aware Training (QAT): Implement and fine-tune Quantization-Aware Training techniques to optimize model performance and reduce memory footprint while maintaining accuracy.

Model Optimization: Perform extensive model optimization techniques, including pruning, quantization (post-training and QAT), and network architecture search, to achieve desired latency, power, and memory targets.

Runtime Integration: Integrate optimized deep learning models with embedded runtime environments and hardware accelerators.

Performance Profiling & Tuning: Analyze and profile model performance on target embedded hardware, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions for real-time inference.

Number Format Conversion: Work with various number formats (e.g., FP32, FP16, INT8) and develop strategies for efficient conversion and utilization on embedded processors.

Toolchain Development & Utilization: Utilize and contribute to the development of custom conversion tools and optimization scripts to streamline the deployment pipeline.

Skills Required





Experience: 5+ years of experience in embedded software development with a robust focus on AI/Machine Learning deployment.

Programming Skills: Proficient in Python for AI development and scripting.

Deep Learning Frameworks: Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch. Experience with TensorFlow/Keras is a plus.

Embedded Systems: Strong understanding of embedded system architectures, microcontrollers, DSPs, and/or FPGAs.

Optimization Techniques: Proven experience with deep learning model optimization techniques (quantization, pruning, knowledge distillation).

Number Formats: Familiarity with different number formats (e.g., FP32, FP16, INT8) and their implications for embedded inference.

Conversion Tools: Experience with model conversion tools (e.g., ONNX, OpenVINO, TensorRT, TVM).

Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong ability to debug and optimize complex systems.

Experience with C/C++ for embedded development.

Familiarity with hardware acceleration (e.g., NPUs, GPUs on edge devices).

📌 Embedded AI (Chennai)
🏢 Valeo
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