Chief Architect

Nexthink; Vaud; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 250.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Unlimited vacation

Relocation package

Beautiful office near Prilly-Malley

Zusammenfassung

Nexthink, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is seeking a Chief Architect to own the architectural direction of the Nexthink Platform. This hands-on, high-influence role reports to the CTO and shapes how AI, cloud, and data architecture come together across the product.

Lead a Europe-based team of six senior architects and partner with Engineering, Product, and Executive leadership to define the platform's evolution.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of hands-on software architecture experience in product-based environments.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive Nexthink's architecture roadmap across scale, resilience, AI integration, and platform evolution.
• Be a hands-on contributor: own specific architectural domains and drive them to production.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership to align architecture with roadmap and business goals.
• Build a high-performing architecture team and establish shared practices and forums.
• Communicate architectural vision to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, especially AI and ML infrastructure, for platform decisions.
• Serve as a technical authority advising engineering on design decisions and trade-offs.

Kenntnisse

Software architecture

Cloud-native

AI/ML

Leadership

SaaS

Microservices

Distributed systems

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Nexthink is the leader in digital employee experience (DEX) management software. The company provides IT leaders with unprecedented insight allowing them to see, diagnose and fix issues at scale impacting employees anywhere, with any application or network, before employees notice the issue. As the first solution to allow IT to progress from reactive problem solving to proactive optimization, Nexthink enables its more than 1,300 customers to provide better digital experiences to more than 25 million employees. Dual headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland and Boston, Massachusetts, Nexthink has 9 offices worldwide.

With over 20 years of product innovation,we'renow in the most exciting chapter of our journey: becoming an AI-native company.The architecture decisions being made right now will define Nexthink's next decade.That'swhere you come in.

We'relooking for a Cheif Architect to own the architectural direction oftheNexthinkPlatform.This is a hands-on, high-influence role,reporting directly to the CTO,andresponsible for setting the vision, driving technical decisions, and shaping how AI, cloud, and data architecture come together across the product.

You'lllead a team of six senior architects based across Europe and work closely with Engineering, Product, and Executive leadership to define how Nexthink's platform evolves.Yourtechnical depth, clear communication, and ability to earn trust across a strong, opinionated engineeringorganizationwill ensure success.

Ifyou'rethe kind of architect who wants to be close tothe work, have aclearpoint of view, andwantstobuild something thattrulymatters,this is the rolefor you.

What you will do:

• Define and drive Nexthink's architecture roadmap,setting direction across scale, resilience, AI integration, and platform evolution

• Be a hands-on contributor: own specific architectural domains personally and drive them through to production

• Work closely with Product and Engineering leadership to align architecture decisions with the product roadmap and business objectives

• Build a coherent, high-performing architecture team from a strong group of senior individual contributors,creating shared practices, architectural forums, and a culture of technical excellence

• Communicate architectural vision clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders,including the CEO and CPO

• Evaluate emerging technologies,especially AI and machine learning infrastructure,and make principled decisions about what belongs in the platform and when

• Serve as a technical authority across theorganization, advising engineering teams on design decisions, patterns, and trade-offs

Experience & Background

• 10+ years of hands-on software architecture experience in product-based engineering environments

• Aproventrack recordof designing and delivering large-scale, high-performance, cloud-native platforms to production

• Deepexpertisein cloud-nativearchitecture, includingmicroservices, distributedsystemsandhigh-volume data pipelines. AWS, Azure, or GCPexperience isdesirable,butwe care about depth of thinking more thanthe specific cloudtechnology

• Meaningful exposure to AIandMachineLearningin the last two years,whetherthrough building, integrating or actively shapingarchitectural direction

• Background in high-growth SaaS or product companieswith a strong understandingofwhat it means to ship, scale, and iterate under real constraints

• Experience at Director, Senior Director, or VP level,or as a Staff/Principal Architect with equivalent scope

How You Work

• You'refluent in both technical and business language, able to godeep on architecture in one conversation and discussbusinessimpact in the next

• A leader who influences through credibility rather than authority, earning trust by engaging in the details and communicating clearly

• Comfortable with ambiguity and transformation, recognizing thatNexthink isevolving,and this rolehelpsdefines where it lands

• Naturally hands-on,enjoyingworkingthroughthe hardest architectural problemsand notonly delegatingthem

• Intentional about building strongrelationships with your team, your peers inengineering andproduct, and with senior leadership

This role is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.We'relooking for someone who is either already local or genuinely committed torelocating. Nexthink provides relocation support and has a strong presence in the Lausanne region.We'vewelcomed people from Zurich, across Switzerland, and from broader Europe,and wearehappy to have that conversation openly.

We are the pioneers and trailblazers of a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works, giving our customers’ IT Teams total digital visibility across their enterprise. Our innovative solutions integrate real-time analytics, automation, and employee feedback across all endpoints. This enables our IT teams to solve complex technical challenges, create ever more productive workplaces, and deliver happy, satisfied employees in the digital workplace.

With over 1000 employees across 5 continents, Nexthink operates as One Team, connecting, collaborating and innovating to continuously grow. We call our employees ‘Nexthinkers’ and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is second to none. We currently have over 75 nationalities working with us, from all cultures and backgrounds, speaking many different languages.

If you are looking for a change and like a nice atmosphere, lots of challenges, and having fun while working, this is a great opportunity for you!

Check what we offer:

• Permanent Contract and a competitive compensation package.
• Beautiful office,conveniently located next to the Prilly-Malley train station
• Hybrid work model balancing office and remote work, with a structured approach for new hires to foster connections and onboarding.
• Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 25days of holidays we offer)plus 3 company-paid volunteer days.
• Free access to a fitness centre inside the building.
• Reimbursement of the half-fare travel card for public transport.
• Reimbursement up to 50% of the cost of French classes.
• Fresh fruit, cookies, and soft drinks as well.
• Regular company and team events like Voluntary Days, Pizza talks, Team Building activities, hosting Meetups at the office and more!
• Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment.
• We offer a relocation package to people who are coming from another country.