Data & AI Engineer (Lausanne / Zurich, Switzerland)

Unit8 SA; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Unit8 is seeking a Data & AI Engineer to join our team in Switzerland, based in Lausanne or Zurich. You will collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to build data-driven applications, using GenAI and ML techniques to address real-world challenges.

The role requires strong CS fundamentals, proficiency in Python/Java/Scala, experience with cloud platforms, and excellent communication with clients. Travel up to 20% and a collaborative, results-oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc level in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient software engineer with fundamentals of CS and a blend of software engineering, ML, and statistics to solve business problems.
• Programming experience in Python, R, Scala, or Java.
• Experience with cloud technologies.
• Willing to travel up to 20% for client meetings in Europe.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Fluent in French and/or German.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse areas such as cloud engineering, data engineering, ETL, machine learning and data science.
• Collaborate with customers to understand challenges and design solutions.
• Evaluate, compare and present results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the implementation of systems at varying scales from PoCs to end-to-end data platforms.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers and business stakeholders.
• Apply software engineering best practices in CI/CD, versioning and data evolution.
• Join multi-functional agile teams to iterate and deliver on product objectives.

Skills

MSc in CS/ML/Math

Software engineer

Python/R/Scala/Java

Cloud technologies

Client-facing skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Travel up to 20%

French or German

Education

MSc in Computer Science / ML / Applied Statistics

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 2017, Unit8 is a fast-growing Swiss AI and data analytics consulting and services company dedicated to solving complex problems of traditional industries like automotive, chemical, financial services, manufacturing and pharma. We work with some of the biggest organisations in Europe to solve the challenges that directly affect their business - be it operations, finance, manufacturing or R&D. Since our foundation, we have successfully delivered more than 250 projects and have grown to 170+ talented individuals across 8 office locations.

Unit8's mission is to drive the adoption of AI and Data Science in the non-digital industries and to help accelerate their digital transformation. Among its activities, Unit8 dedicates a part of its resources and time on projects that deeply matter to us - that includes collaboration on pro-bono and “engineering for good” causes. You can learn more about what we are passionate about at Unit8 Talks and on our website you can find more useful information about our business and recruiting process.

Requirements

About You

Unit8 is looking for a Data & AI Engineer to join our team in one of our two offices (Lausanne and Zurich in Switzerland). You will partner closely with our engineers and other data scientists to deliver data-driven applications and solutions. We are looking for a self-driven individual, who is eager to use latest developments in GenAI, data science and computational techniques to address real-world challenges.

• MSc level in the field of Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience.
• You are a proficient software engineer who knows the fundamentals of computer science and has experience in applying a blend of software engineering, machine learning, and statistical methods to solve real-world business problems
• You have a programming experience in one of the following languages: Python, R, Scala, Java.
• Experience with cloud technologies
• Pragmatic attitude; you are not afraid in taking an active part in the engineering aspects of projects.
• Good presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to people from other fields.
• You understand the value of teamwork.
• You have strong client-facing skills: comfortable interacting with clients (business & technical audience), delivering presentations, problem-solving mindset.
• You are willing to travel to meet with our clients and the team (mainly in Europe - up to 20% of your time).
• You speak fluent French or/and German.

What You’ll Do

• Depending on the project, the role may involve working on diverse areas such as cloud engineering and infrastructure, data engineering and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), as well as machine learning and data science.
• Work with our customers to understand their challenges, design and implement solutions.
• Evaluate, compare and present results to technical and non-technical audience.
• Contribute to the implementation and engineering of systems at different scales: from small proof-of-concepts to larger end-to-end data systems.
• Closely collaborate with other data scientists, software engineers and business stakeholders.
• Use software best practices in continuous integration and delivery, versioning and data evolution.
• Work in multi-functional agile teams to continuously experiment, iterate and deliver on new product objectives.

Benefits

What we offer

• Work on client projects that have a concrete impact on their business.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects, industries, and technologies. Each client is different
• Ability to contribute to internal open-source projects like Darts (https://github.com/unit8co/darts) or building our own MLOps platform.
• Tailor-made mentorship programme.
• Learning activities such as ML and Engineering Knowledge Sharing Groups.
• Up to 10% of paid time for self-development.
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing service company with a start-up atmosphere.
• Work with an international team made of more than 15 nationalities.
• Cross offices/company-wide frequent events (off-site or on-line).
• Fun Fund to spend with the team on after-work activities.
• Compensation package including base salary and profit sharing based on the performance of the company
• Extended parental leave conditions.