The Department of Finance (DF) at the University of Zurich pursues academic excellence, high-quality, modern teaching, and social relevance in its four core areas of Banking & Insurance, Corporate Finance, Financial Economics, and Quantitative Finance. With 20 professorships and over 160 employees, the DF is one of the leading finance departments in Europe.
In collaboration with the Teaching Development Department, we are seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Software Engineer with a focus on AI applications and infrastructure (30-50% Department of Finance, 30% Teaching Development). As part of our new engineering team, you will contribute to the development of innovative AI solutions and support pioneering research and teaching projects. We offer a dynamic, international environment with plenty of scope for creative ideas.
- In this versatile position, you will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of AI-supported projects in research and teaching.
- They accompany the entire project life cycle from conception through development to operation.
- A significant part of your work involves integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI technologies into existing applications, as well as developing new AI-based solutions for scientific projects.
- You will also be responsible for the implementation and optimization of AI infrastructures. You will work with modern frameworks for developing AI applications, implement MLOps practices, and ensure the deployment of AI-based applications.
- In close collaboration with researchers and other stakeholders, you will identify requirements and develop AI solutions for specific use cases.