Senior AI Engineer (H/F)

ABOUT FORTIL

An international engineering and technology consulting group, Fortil is based on an independent model and brings together more than 2,500 employees. With 30 offices in 14 countries, Fortil fosters entrepreneurial freedom and the development of individual potential.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As part of the development of our activities in the canton of Vaud, we are looking for a Senior AI Engineer (M/F) .

Reporting to a technical manager, you will join a multidisciplinary engineering team involved in the digital transformation of complex and safety-critical systems.

You will play a key role in identifying, developing and deploying Artificial Intelligence solutions that improve engineering processes, software development activities and operational efficiency. Acting as both a technical expert and innovation driver, you will contribute to the adoption of emerging AI technologies and support the industrialization of AI-powered capabilities within engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI technologies across engineering and business processes.
• Design, develop and deploy AI-powered applications and services.
• Implement solutions based on Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Design and develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Develop AI Agents and intelligent automation solutions.
• Build proof-of-concepts and transform them into production-ready solutions.
• Integrate AI capabilities into existing software ecosystems and engineering tools.
• Develop interfaces with enterprise systems, databases and knowledge repositories.
• Define AI solution architectures aligned with business and technical objectives.
• Evaluate and select relevant AI technologies and frameworks.
• Support software engineering teams in adopting AI best practices.
• Establish validation and performance assessment methodologies for AI solutions.
• Ensure cybersecurity, confidentiality and data protection constraints are respected.
• Contribute to the definition of AI governance and responsible AI practices.
• Monitor technological trends and assess their applicability to engineering activities.
• Collaborate with software, systems and business stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of AI solutions in operational environments.
• Act as a technical reference for AI-related topics.

YOUR PROFILE

You hold a Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering or a related field.

You combine strong software engineering fundamentals with proven expertise in modern AI technologies and are able to transform innovative concepts into robust and scalable solutions.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or Software Engineering .
• Strong experience with Python development.
• Proven experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Experience designing and implementing RAG architectures.
• Experience developing AI Agents.
• Strong understanding of Machine Learning and Deep Learning principles.
• Experience integrating AI solutions into enterprise environments.
• Experience working with APIs and software integration.
• Knowledge of modern software architecture principles.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development environments.
• Experience evaluating AI technologies and defining technical roadmaps.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand business needs and translate them into AI solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously in multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience producing technical documentation.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Swiss or EU-27 citizenship.

Nice to have

• Experience in Air Traffic Management environments.
• Experience in Aerospace, Defence, Rail or other safety-critical industries.
• Experience deploying AI solutions in production environments.
• Experience with MLOps practices.
• Experience with cloud-based AI platforms.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles applied to AI systems.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of data governance and responsible AI frameworks.
• French and/or German language skills.

Languages

• Fluent or professional English is mandatory.

WHY JOIN US

At Fortil, we implement concrete levers to support your growth and ensure a stimulating work environment:

• Continuous support for skill development.
• An ecosystem that encourages stepping out of your comfort zone.
• The opportunity to become a shareholder.
• Engagement in social and community projects.
• A dedicated parental support policy.

Fortil is committed to equal opportunities. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, regardless of gender, origin or sexual orientation.