Jim Chiu

Jim Chiu

Jim Chiu

Software Architecture Engineer at Ambarella

I specialize in optimizing algorithms and conducting performance analysis on Ambarella’s cutting-edge AI chips. Leveraging a strong mathematics background and profound knowledge of computer architecture, I drive creative solutions and deliver impactful results.

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Experience

Ambarella IncSoftware Architecture Engineer

2025 — Now

2025 — Now

Santa Clara, California, United States

Ambarella IncSoftware Architecture Engineer

2023 — 2025

2023 — 2025

Hsinchu City, Taiwan, Taiwan

Performance analysis of visual AI chips

Polytechnique MontréalPostgraduate student

2020 — 2022

2020 — 2022

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Double degree in Electrical Engineering: research on system safety certification methods.

Master’s thesis defended in August 2022. Full fellowship (C$36,000 + tuition fees $5,000).

Polytechnique MontréalLab instructor

2021 — 2021

2021 — 2021

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Lab instructor in the Robotics course (ELE8203).

Facilitated lab sessions to 30+ master-level students & evaluated lab reports.

Directed students in experiments and simulations using CoppeliaSim and Matlab.

Taught various topics: trajectory planning, forward & inverse kinematics, controllers, etc.

Tempow (a Google company)Intern

2019 — 2019

2019 — 2019

Région de Paris, France

Revamped entire code for an automated testing program in Python.

Initiated an Android app (Java) that can receive & execute testing commands from PC.

Reduced testing time from hours to 20 min by replacing manual testing with automation.

Education

École Polytechnique

Engineer's degree

Polytechnique Montréal

Master's degree

Lycée Louis-le-Grand

Licence