Senior AI Research Engineer in Visual Perception
Zurich, SwitzerlandFull-TimeSeniorAI / Data Science
Your Contributions
- Exploring, developing, and implementing cutting-edge technological advancements in robotics, machine learning and computer vision
- Identifying emerging technologies, conducting in-depth evaluations, and translating these findings into innovative products
- Developing prototypes and conducting pilot projects to test new technologies in controlled environments.
- Driving collaborations with tech startups, research institutions, and industry leaders to leverage external expertise and accelerate innovation
- Connecting with the engineering teams for the adoption and integration of new technologies into existing systems and processes, ensuring a seamless transition
Your Profile
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Robotics or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience in a research or advanced development setting
- Excellent at designing and deploying state-of-the-art computer vision and AI perception models for real-world systems
- Excellent expertise in modern deep learning techniques, including transformer-based architectures and large-scale vision models, with hands-on experience training and fine-tuning such systems
- Strong track record of implementing and evaluating advanced AI algorithms for perception and sensing in real-world scenarios
- Strong practical experience across the MLOps pipeline—from data collection and curation to training, fine-tuning, and GPU-based deployment in embedded or edge systems
- Strong in fast prototyping, concept validation, and rapid iteration—you build to learn and use experimentation as a core development tool
- Strong in self-coordination and project ownership, able to structure your work independently, align with strategic goals, and deliver meaningful outcomes
- Strong programming skills in C++ and Python, with the ability to write clean, and efficient code
- Good familiarity with GPU programming, with the desire to deepen knowledge and performance tuning where needed
- Experienced in leading R&D initiatives or small cross-functional teams, with a focus on transferring promising ideas into impactful products
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively share knowledge and insights
Bonus Points
- Experience in robotics
