# Jim Chiu

> Software Architecture Engineer at Ambarella

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jimchiu

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. 

Background highlights:

• Double Master’s degree in Computer Science (France) and Electrical Engineering (Canada).
• Over a decade of programming experience, with expertise in Python scripting and algorithms.
• Published research paper on system safety certification methods for AI systems in post-graduate studies.
• Fast-learning, adaptable, and multilingual professional with an international background.

## Work Experience
### Software Architecture Engineer @ Ambarella Inc
Jan 2025 – Present | Santa Clara, California, United States

### Software Architecture Engineer @ Ambarella Inc
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Hsinchu City, Taiwan, Taiwan
• Performance analysis of visual AI chips

### Postgraduate student @ Polytechnique Montréal
Jan 2020 – Jan 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).

### Lab instructor @ Polytechnique Montréal
Jan 2021 – Jan 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.

### Intern @ Tempow (a Google company)
Jan 2019 – Jan 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
### Engineer's degree in Computer Science
École Polytechnique

### Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Polytechnique Montréal

### Licence in Mathematics and Computer Science
Lycée Louis-le-Grand


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tzuyi-chiu
- GitHub: https://github.com/tzuyichiu
- Portfolio: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0004370223000437

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Last updated: 2026-04-11