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Job Specification - Software Engineering Lead - Mignon

Mignon Technologies is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to join their team working on edge AI and TinyML technologies, developing tools to train unique AI models on customer datasets and generate trained models that can be embedded in edge devices. The role will involve leading software development, managing a team, and delivering solutions to empower customers. Mignon offers a competitive salary and equity package for the opportunity to help shape the future of AI deployment in embedded systems.

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Artificial Intelligence, Redefined

Job Specification:
Software Engineering Lead (Edge AI, TinyML)
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Cambridge or Newcastle)

Contract: Permanent

Job Title: Software Engineering Lead (Edge AI, TinyML)

Mignon Technologies is an edge AI spin out from Newcastle University, and backed by
Cambridge Future Tech.

Mignon’s classification software and coprocessor technologies accelerate the next

generation of energy-efficient AI-enabled devices.

Our unique approach offers improvements in inference speed and energy efficiency,
measured in orders of magnitude. Our approach does not use a neural network, instead
it is based on modern Tsetlin machines. This technology has emerged from
groundbreaking research at Newcastle University over the last five years.

Our unique approach enables the integration of AI into all devices however large or
small: saving cost, saving energy and adding all-important explainability

The global IoT chip market is poised to surpass US$ 4.4 billion by 2023 rising to US$ 7.69
billion in next ten years. Global internet connectivity growth, as well as the emergence of
low-cost smart wireless sensor networks, will facilitate the growth of the IoT chip
industry significantly. And the range of applications available within TiInyML are only
limited by our imagination.
Mignon’s mission is to trailblaze by challenging conventional thinking in edge AI and
leading the way TinyML.

Role Description:

We are seeking a talented and innovative full stack software developer to join and lead
a young team of talented engineers. This pivotal position will involve direct collaboration
with the CEO and the founding team, as it forms the foundation for our company and
serves as a crucial tool for our customers. You will lead the creation of Mignon’s
toolchain and software offering that can take customer datasets, train Mignon’s unique
AI models and then output a trained model in a form that can be embedded into edge
AI devices.
Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead engineering processes essential for successful delivery.

• Lead the creation of Mignon's toolchain and software offering.

• Process customer datasets, train Mignon's unique AI models, and generate trained
models for embedding into edge AI devices.

• Architect end-to-end solutions that translate customer feedback into innovative

products.

• Manage, mentor, and lead the software team.

• Develop an embedded software backend library to enhance energy efficiency for

close-to-hardware ML models in embedded systems.

• Focus on delivering a healthy ecosystem of software libraries.

Requirements:

• Full Stack Engineering Skills

• Embedded software expertise in Arm processors, particularly Arm-based NXP XT, or

Raspberry Pi, or similar edge devices and TinyML devices.

• Proven experience in delivering customer-focused software solutions.

• Ability to convert customer feedback into actionable technical plans.

• Strong background in embedded ML frameworks, data/image processing, and

building embedded software libraries from scratch.

• In-depth knowledge of cutting-edge ML models and methodologies.

• Skilled in C++/C and Python for customer-facing products.

• Experience with hardware-software co-design and power/energy evaluation for

embedded systems (desired).

• Previous involvement in start-up or early-stage Deep Tech projects (desired).

• Eligibility to work for a UK-registered company.

What we are seeking:

• Specialisation in edge AI, deploying solutions on microcontrollers, embedding

software on edge devices, consumer electronics and drones etc.

• A customer-centric focus on developing tools to empower customers with coding

capabilities.

• Ideal for someone looking to step into a leadership role. We are looking for attitude
and aptitude rather than extensive experience necessarily.

• A problem-oriented mindset with a commitment to ongoing learning and

improvement.

• Consideration for succession planning.

If you are enthusiastic about pushing the boundaries of AI and TinyML then this is a
unique opportunity to shape the future.

What we are offering:

£75-80k

Early-stage equity

'Unlimited' holiday scheme

Pension scheme

The chance to be a part of something groundbreaking.

Meet The Founders

Prof. Alex Yakovlev Dr Rishad Shafik

Inventor & Co-Founder Inventor & Co-Founder
Professor of Computer System Design, Reader in Electronic Systems within the
Head of the Microsystems Research Microsystems Research Group at the
Group at the University of Newcastle. Newcastle University.

Fellow of the Royal Academy of A reader within the MSRG at NCL, with
Engineering focus on AI hardware design and ultra- low
power devices.

Meet The CEO

Noel Hurley
CEO
A seasoned technologist and engineer with a passion for
developing innovative technology businesses.

Expert in Deeptech, computing, product strategy, team leadership, and more.

Worked at Arm for over 10 years in various leadership positions, including Vice President
of Incubation and Vice President and General Manager in the semiconductor
manufacturing division.

Meet The Team

Ryan Surridge Jordan Morris

Engineering Lead & Co-Venture Lead ASIC Hardware Design Engineer
Talent Acquisition team for Mignon.

With Gloo Digital, you are in safe hands. Our process is the result of more than 25 years’
experience in technology recruitment.
We are a boutique, that loves startups, but works with some of the largest businesses,
including HSBC, IBM, and the UK Government: at HMRC, and the Ministry of Defence.
At Qudo, Genpax and Simsage, we build talent pipelines that synchronize with funding
rounds, and focus on retaining the culture through periods of rapid growth.