In this role
As a Senior AI Engineer, you will play a key technical role in high-impact data science and AI/ML initiatives. You will lead the design and delivery of end-to-end solutions that turn complex business challenges into scalable, production-ready AI systems.
- Lead end-to-end AI and data science projects, from understanding business needs to delivering robust solutions
- Analyze, model and interpret complex datasets, and clearly communicate insights and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Design and optimize machine learning models tailored to real-world business problems
- Build reliable data pipelines to transform raw data into high-quality inputs for training and inference
- Design, maintain and continuously improve MLOps pipelines for automated training, deployment and monitoring
- Work closely with interdisciplinary IT, engineering and business teams
- Share your expertise by mentoring junior data scientists and contributing to technical best practices
What you bring
- 5+ years of experience in AI, data science or machine learning engineering
- Degree from a technical university
- Strong programming skills in Python and hands-on experience with modern ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Solid understanding of data analysis, MLOps practices and production-grade ML systems
- Good knowledge of software engineering fundamentals (Linux/Windows, Git, APIs, data storage)
- Experience with cloud platforms and big data technologies is a plus
- Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in French and English
- Willingness to travel within Romandie
What we offer
- A stimulating and professional environment within a highly skilled and collaborative team
- Challenging and meaningful projects using modern AI and data technologies
- Flat hierarchies and true cross-functional collaboration
- Direct exposure to customers across a wide range of industries
- A supportive culture with strong opportunities for both professional growth and personal development
About UsWe are ELCA, one of the largest Swiss IT tribe with over 2,300 experts. We are multicultural with offices in Switzerland, Spain, France, Vietnam and Mauritius. Since 1968, our team of engineers, business analysts, software architects, designers and consultants provide tailor-made and standardized solutions to support the digital transformation of major public administrations and private companies in Switzerland. Our activity spans across multiples fields of leading-edge technologies such as AI, Machine & Deep learning, BI/BD, RPA, Blockchain, IoT and CyberSecurity.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in AI, data science or machine learning engineering
- Degree from a technical university
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Hands-on experience with modern ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Solid understanding of data analysis, MLOps practices and production-grade ML systems
- Good knowledge of software engineering fundamentals (Linux/Windows, Git, APIs, data storage)
- Experience with cloud platforms and big data technologies
- Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in French and English
- Willingness to travel within Romandie
What We Do
With more than 2,300 experts, the ELCA Group is a leading independent Swiss IT service and solution provider, specialized in IT consulting, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data & AI, Digital experience, Software development, Business applications and systems' integration across all industries. ELCA helps its clients to better compete in the digital era and gain in agility. The privately held company has offices in Pully (HQ), Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Basel, Rapperswil and Fehraltorf, as well as offshore centers in Italy, Spain, Mauritius and Vietnam.
