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If you have a strong desire to build next-generation AI chips and systems, join us, and let's reshape the future of AI at the edge.\nAbout Edgecortix\nAt Edgecortix we are a deep-tech startup revolutionizing edge computing with artificial intelligence and novel high-efficiency silicon-on-chip design. Originating from multiple years of research, our unique AI hardware & software co-exploration engine and Dynamic Neural Accelerator ™ AI processor IP are geared towards positively disrupting the rapidly growing artificial intelligence edge hardware space and bringing the power of AI and machine learning to all kinds of devices.\nThe Team\nAs a team, we are working to define and solve the hardest problems in AI including computer vision, speech, and natural language, geared towards real-time capabilities on small to medium-form factor devices. We originated out of multiple years of research, as such at our core we value learning, intellectual curiosity, and self-starters. 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