(Senior) AI Engineer (80-100%)

We are Knowledge Lab – a leading provider of innovative IT solutions for banks, insurance companies, and the public sector since 2016. Our interdisciplinary expert team works at locations in Zurich, Mendrisio, Belgrade, Barcelona, and Madrid. Together, we develop and implement advanced technologies that transform entire industries. We combine technological excellence with a creative problem-solving approach to drive digital transformation in various fields. Shape the future with us and strengthen our product development team:

About the role

As an AI Engineer, you have the opportunity to help shape a new AI platform for the financial world from the ground up – from the initial idea to productive deployment. You work on projects that have a direct impact on financial institutions and their customers.

Your tasks

• Take responsibility for solution design, development, and introduction of our new AI platform
• Identify new use cases and translate them into concrete, AI-driven solutions
• Develop and test prototypes to validate ideas early with customers and stakeholders
• Evaluate new technologies in terms of feasibility, maturity, and business value – and derive architecture and tooling decisions from this
• Promote data-driven thinking and act as an initiator for AI innovation within the company

Your skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• Experience in building at least one market-relevant product or feature based on LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, Mistral)
• Very good Python skills, especially in the context of LLM applications
• Practical experience with embedding models, vector databases, and RAG architectures
• Enjoy iterative work, continuous learning, and experimenting
• Experience in interdisciplinary teams with product owners and software engineers
• Industry knowledge in banking and an affinity for DevOps are a big plus
• Fluent in German and English

Your benefits:

You give your best – we make sure you feel well taken care of and appreciated. Therefore, we support you with benefits that go far beyond the usual:

• 6 weeks vacation: 30 days vacation are standard with us.
• Free half-fare travelcard: For your public transport journeys throughout Switzerland at half price.
• Smartphone & mobile subscription: Monthly subsidy for your subscription and a new smartphone every three years.
• Flexibility & hybrid work model: Work from home or in our modern office – depending on your needs.
• Nice office in the heart of Zurich: Well equipped and centrally located.
• Top social benefits: We cover 70% of your BVG contributions instead of the usual 50%. This makes a noticeable difference in the long term – especially from mid-30s onwards.
• Parental leave with 100% salary: 18 weeks instead of the usual 14, fully paid. That is 4 weeks more and several thousand francs extra for you.

Do you want to be part of the K-Lab story? Then apply now or feel free to contact Julia directly:

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