Senior AI Research Engineer (AI Agents)

TL;DR

Senior AI Research Engineer (AI Agents): Lead the design and development of AI agents and features, from vague problem definition to production deployment, with an accent on rapid prototyping, experimentation, and evaluation of agentic patterns. Focus on guiding technical direction in ambiguous research environments while balancing research exploration with concrete delivery and mentoring engineers.

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Company

hirify.global develops digital employee experience management software that helps IT teams diagnose and fix issues at scale.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of AI agents and features, taking ideas from under-specified problems to production deployment.
• Drive rapid prototyping and experimentation to validate concepts and unlock new opportunities.
• Set technical direction, priorities, and execution rhythm for a small team.
• Make pragmatic decisions on trade-offs when requirements and paths are unclear.
• Mentor engineers and keep the team focused on customer value, feasibility, learning speed, and long-term product potential.
• Explore new AI technologies, tools, models, and agentic patterns with critical judgment.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in AI, CS, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in software engineering and applied AI/ML, including impactful projects or research.
• Hands-on experience in AI engineering, ML, LLMs, agents, or applied AI systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical work in ambiguous or fast-changing environments.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience, with technical ownership of initiatives.
• Clear, structured communication adapted to engineers, executives, product teams, and customers.

Nice to have

• Experience building enterprise-scale products.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining office and remote work.
• Permanent contract with a competitive compensation package.
• Flexible hours and unlimited vacation plus 25 days of holidays and 3 company-paid volunteer days.
• Fitness center access, public transport travel card reimbursement, and reimbursement for French classes up to 50%.
• Relocation package available for candidates coming from another country.

Hiring process

• Recruitment partner reviews application and matches candidate to the role.
• Interviews assess technical depth, leadership mindset, and ability to work in ambiguous research settings.
• Final discussions focus on fit for the research team and collaboration style.