Research Engineer

About the role

This position is for a Research Engineer based in Switzerland, working at the intersection of research and engineering. You will turn conceptual models into working prototypes and build the technical foundations that enable rapid experimentation, validation, and iteration under real‑world constraints.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop experimental research prototypes and sandbox environments.
• Create evaluation frameworks and benchmarking tools for decision systems.
• Implement pipelines that support A/B testing, iterative experimentation, and model comparison.
• Maintain and evolve research infrastructure to ensure reproducibility, stability, and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with research scientists to translate theoretical models into runnable systems and provide early technical feedback.
• Identify engineering limitations early and help refine research directions.

Required profile

• Strong software engineering fundamentals with a focus on modular, reliable, and maintainable systems.
• Experience building experimental or prototype‑driven systems, preferably in AI or advanced analytics.
• Comfort working in ambiguous, research‑oriented environments where requirements evolve rapidly.
• Ability to balance speed of delivery with rigor, ensuring clarity and technical quality.
• Clear communication and effective collaboration with both researchers and engineers.

Required skills

• Software engineering best practices
• AI pipelines
• Decision systems
• Data‑driven architectures