AI Software Engineer
ekona · Switzerland
For individuals who thrive on curiosity and are passionate about creating functional solutions.
At ekona, we develop production-grade AI systems for industries where quality cannot be compromised. Our clients rely on us because we think independently, solve problems quickly, and deliver with Swiss precision.
We seek engineers who are proactive, willing to explore, experiment, and ask questions. We value those who break down problems and build solutions that truly matter. If you embrace ambiguity as an opportunity for creativity and can communicate effectively with clients to understand and resolve their challenges, we want to hear from you.
Your Responsibilities
What you'll do:
- Deeply Understand Problems: Engage directly with clients and domain experts to grasp the core issues.
- Ask the Right Questions: Map problems accurately and challenge assumptions to drive clarity.
- Build Fast, Build Well: Prototype solutions quickly and transform them into robust, production-ready systems.
- Design and Deploy: Create AI multi-agent workflows and LLM-powered applications.
- Merge Software Engineering with AI: Utilize state-of-the-art AI tools alongside modern software engineering practices.
- Deliver Meaningful Products: Execute end-to-end solutions across life sciences, supply chain, production, and finance.
- Own Your Work: From architecture to testing and deployment, take comprehensive ownership of your projects.
- Shape Our Processes: Influence ekona's technical roadmap and contribute to our AI engineering playbook and tools.
Qualifications
At ekona, we prioritize how you think, learn, and create over specific technical stacks. The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Picks up new tools and frameworks quickly
- Is comfortable with AI/LLM tooling or eager to learn rapidly
- Has strong foundations in modern software engineering
- Has delivered complete systems, not just prototypes
- Can navigate cloud environments and containerized deployments
- Is capable of designing scalable APIs and data flows
- Can apply AI multi-agent or LLM patterns (or learn them swiftly)
- Is proficient in Python and TypeScript or can ramp up efficiently
- Understands how to architect robust and maintainable systems
These criteria are not strict requirements but rather a depiction of success at ekona. If you can showcase your ability to learn, reason, and deliver, we welcome your interest.
Why Join ekona?
- Quality Matters: We prioritize engineering excellence.
- Real Impact: Engage in projects that have substantial effects in regulated industries.
- Autonomy: Enjoy a founding-team atmosphere with independence and direct influence.
- Culture: Be a part of a fast-moving, pragmatic, and entrepreneurial team.
- No BS: Experience a workplace free from unnecessary bureaucracy and meaningless meetings.
- Shape the Future: Your contributions will help define the future of AI engineering in Switzerland.
Who Thrives Here?
- Curious—always eager to learn and ask questions.
- Resourceful—able to find solutions in challenging circumstances.
- Hands-on—prefer building to theorizing.
- Entrepreneurial—take ownership and drive results.
- Technically Rigorous—committed to doing things right.
- Comfortable in Uncertainty—view ambiguity as an opportunity.
- Problem-Solvers—focused on impactful solutions rather than mere aesthetics.
- Client-Focused—dedicated to direct client engagement as part of the engineering process.
- Adaptable—quick to learn and apply new tools pragmatically.
- Efficient—capable of delivering quality output rapidly.
Interested?
If you’re ready to focus on creating impactful AI products and want to play a role in shaping the future of AI engineering, we would love to hear from you.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.