AI Software Engineer
Ekona · Switzerland
For individuals who are problem solvers, possess a curious mindset, and create functional solutions.
Most job descriptions feature endless, monotonous bullet points. However, this one stands apart because we are seeking individuals who are truly unique.
At Ekona, we develop production-grade AI systems for industries where quality is imperative. Our clients trust us because we think independently, solve problems swiftly, and deliver with Swiss reliability.
We are searching for engineers who do not await perfect instructions, who explore, experiment, ask questions, dissect challenges, and build impactful solutions. We want people who thrive in ambiguity as it provides them the space to innovate. We need those who can engage with clients, understand their challenges, and address them with the right blend of engineering and AI.
If this resonates with you, keep reading.
What You Will Actually Do
Not theoretical research. Not endless prototyping. Real engineering. Real users. Real impact.
Understand Problems Deeply
- Engage directly with clients and their domain experts.
- Ask insightful questions, map problems accurately, and challenge assumptions.
Build Fast, Build Well
- Prototype solutions quickly and transform them into robust, production-ready systems.
- Design and deploy AI multi-agent workflows and LLM-powered applications.
- Integrate modern software engineering with cutting-edge AI tools.
Ship Products That Matter
- Deliver end-to-end solutions across life sciences, supply chain, production, and finance.
- Take ownership of your work from architecture through testing, deployment, observability, and iteration.
- Work in cloud environments utilizing modern engineering practices.
Shape How We Work
- Influence Ekona's technical roadmap.
- Contribute to the development of our AI engineering playbook, frameworks, and tools.
- Bring your curiosity, voice, and ideas – they will be valued.
What You Need
We prioritize how you think, learn, and build. The specific technologies you are familiar with are less critical than your ability to deliver outcomes based on the context.
These are not strict requirements. If you can demonstrate your capacity to learn, reason, and deliver, we want to hear from you.
Why Ekona
- Quality matters: A place where engineering quality is paramount.
- Real impact: Work on projects with tangible outcomes in regulated industries.
- Autonomy: A founding-team environment with trust, autonomy, and direct influence.
- Culture: Fast-paced, pragmatic, and entrepreneurial.
- No BS: No pointless bureaucracy, no endless meetings, no "AI theater".
- Shape the future: Your contributions will influence the future of AI engineering.
Who Thrives Here
- Curious – constantly learning and questioning.
- Resourceful – adept at finding solutions in challenging situations.
- Hands-on – prefer building over theorizing.
- Entrepreneurial – take ownership and drive results.
- Technically rigorous – committed to doing things right.
- Comfortable in uncertainty – view ambiguity as an opportunity.
- Quick learners – rapidly adopt new tools, frameworks, and architectures.
- End-to-end builders – produce real systems beyond mere prototypes.
- Cloud-native – proficient in containerized deployments and modern infrastructure.
- AI-ready – familiar with LLM tooling and multi-agent patterns, or eager to learn.
Is This You?
If you prefer writing documents or polishing prototypes over creating impactful products, this may not be the right opportunity for you. However, if you aspire to ship meaningful AI solutions and shape the future of AI engineering, then this is the place for you.
Interested? Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.