Job opportunity

Junior AI Data Engineer / Junior AI Data Engineeress

Academic Work Zürich September 6, 2026

Junior AI Data Engineer (Graph Modeling)

Location: Zürich

Start Date: ASAP (01.10.2026)

Extent: Full-time, 42.5 hours per week

Type of Work: Staffing

Other: Possibility to work remotely

About the Role

As a Junior AI Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the technical delivery of an innovative AI project by designing graph-based knowledge structures. Working within a collaborative team of nine, you will accelerate the final development phase before the system goes live.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and Implement Graph Data Models: Define entities, relationships, and graph schemas to support various knowledge graph use cases.
  • Develop and Optimize Neo4j-Based Solutions: Build and refine graph queries, data ingestion logic, and relationship structures that support knowledge graph construction.
  • Support Knowledge Graph Integration: Work on entity and relationship extraction, integrating with retrieval mechanisms for graph-based querying and insights.

Must Haves

  • 1-2 years of experience with Graph Modeling
  • Basic understanding of AI-driven workflows and semantic search
  • Degree in Computer Science, IT, or Business Informatics
  • Fluent in English
  • Knowledge of Neo4j

Meritorious Qualifications

  • Experience with Databricks or Azure environments
  • Previous experience in a project-based IT delivery environment
  • Knowledge of the German language

Personality Traits

  • Solution-oriented
  • Ready to take responsibility
  • Proactive and enjoys teamwork
  • Strong business mindset

What's in it for You?

  • 60% Remote work
  • A structured onboarding process and dedicated mentorship from senior experts to support your growth
  • Access to a central office with a great view :)

Application Process

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Work locationZürich, Switzerland

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