Founding AI Research Scientist (On-site) (m/f/d)

EWOR GmbH; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EWOR GmbH is seeking exceptional operators and builders to join cutting-edge AI initiatives in Basel. You will shape research direction, design experiments, and translate advances into working prototypes and real-world applications.

The role emphasizes ownership, rapid iteration, and collaboration with an elite team of engineers and researchers. English communication is essential as you will report findings and contribute to the growth of category-defining initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to own research programs end-to-end.
• Ability to design and run rigorous experiments.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Shape research direction and develop new methods, models, and algorithms for advanced AI systems.
• Design rigorous experiments, evaluate results, and translate advances into prototypes and real-world applications.
• Communicate findings, document processes, and help build a high-performing research team.

Skills

End-to-end ownership

Research direction

Experiment design

English communication

Job description

EWOR is launching cutting-edge new initiatives, and we are looking for exceptional operators and builders to join us.

We are backed and led by serial entrepreneurs, including Paul Müller and Petter Made, who have built high-impact technology businesses and category-defining ventures from the ground up.

What We Offer

• Maximum ownership: Complete autonomy to architect systems, drive strategy, and build from 0 to 1 without corporate red tape.
• High-growth environment: Complete focus on achieving strong market validation and scalable traction as fast as possible. No PowerPoint presentations, no 7 layers of approval. Good ideas and fast execution are what matter.
• Elite team: Work closely with the founder and collaborate with a world‑class team of engineers, researchers, and commercial leaders.
• Competitive compensation & upside: Attractive compensation with equity upside.

Tasks

• You will shape research direction and develop new methods, models, and algorithms for advanced AI and intelligent systems.
• You will design rigorous experiments, evaluate results, and translate research advances into working prototypes and real-world applications.
• You will communicate and document research findings, strengthen the experimental process, and help build a high-performing research team.

Requirements

• You can meet the location and working‑arrangement expectations for this role.
• You have a high‑agency builder mindset, with proven domain expertise and the drive to take extreme end‑to‑end ownership.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Join us to build cutting‑edge technology and category‑defining initiatives from the ground up!