Prompt Engineer

up4distribution GmbH; Schweiz; Hybrid; CHF 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Onboarding and training

International team environment

Flexible remote hours

Job summary

up4distribution GmbH is seeking creative and detail-oriented individuals to develop, test, and optimize prompts for AI systems. This fully remote freelance position focuses on improving performance, accuracy, and usability of AI-generated results.

As part of the role, you will work with LLMs, improve prompts for accuracy and relevance, and document workflows and best practices. German and English writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with LLMs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication in German and English.
• Ability to write clear, structured, and precise instructions.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering techniques (few-shot, chain-of-thought, RAG).
• Basic knowledge of APIs or scripting is a plus.
• Experience in content writing or AI-related writing is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and reliably in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, create, and optimize prompts for LLMs.
• Improve prompts for accuracy, consistency, and relevance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement requirements.
• Test and evaluate AI outputs and refine prompts.
• Create reusable prompt templates and frameworks.
• Document workflows, results, and best practices.
• Stay up to date with developments in AI and prompt engineering.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Prompt engineering concepts

Independent remote work

German & English writing

Scripting basics

Tools

APIs

Scripting (basic)

Job description

We are looking for creative and detail-oriented individuals to develop, test, and optimize prompts for AI systems and applications. This fully remote freelance position focuses on improving the performance, accuracy, and usability of AI-generated results.

Job Description

• Develop, create, and optimize prompts for Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Improve prompts in terms of accuracy, consistency, and relevance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement requirements in AI solutions
• Test and evaluate AI outputs and continuously refine prompts
• Create reusable prompt templates and frameworks
• Document workflows, results, and best practices
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI and prompt engineering

Job Requirements

• Experience working with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Claude, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written communication skills in German and English
• Ability to formulate clear, structured, and precise instructions
• Knowledge of prompt engineering techniques (few-shot, chain-of-thought, RAG)
• Basic knowledge of APIs or scripting is a plus
• Experience in content writing or AI-related writing is an advantage
• Ability to work independently and reliably in a remote environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation in line with local standards
• Comprehensive onboarding and professional training
• Dynamic and professional working environment with an international team spirit
• Flexible working hours due to remote setup