Applied AI Application Senior Professional

Full time Data Science Artificial Intelligence Software Engineering Data Warehouse

Job Description

The

Applied AI Application Senior Professional

is a pivotal technology role responsible for defining the direction of AI applications, engaging in advanced AI innovation initiatives, and ensuring the successful deployment of AI solutions at scale within the Fire/Life Safety domains. This individual will combine deep technical expertise with strong mentoring skills to help teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver transformative AI-powered applications across embedded and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Direction:
  • Deliver AI-enabled applications to customers within the European region.
  • Co-define and drive the long-term vision and strategy for AI applications that span edge devices to cloud, aligning with the company’s business objectives.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and identify opportunities for AI to create competitive advantages.
  • Champion the adoption of AI technologies across the organization, ensuring alignment with ethical and regulatory standards.
Technical Excellence:
  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge AI applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Oversee the selection and implementation of AI/ML models, algorithms, and frameworks to solve complex business problems that span embedded devices and cloud.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to AI engineers, data scientists, and cross-functional teams.
Innovation & Research:
  • Co-drive innovation by exploring and prototyping new AI technologies, tools, and methodologies.
  • Collaborate with research institutions, industry experts, and external partners to stay at the forefront of AI advancements.
  • Publish white papers, case studies, or research findings to contribute to the AI community and enhance the company’s reputation.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Partner with leadership, product managers, and business units to identify high-impact AI opportunities.
  • Communicate complex AI concepts and project outcomes to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring buy-in and support.
  • Build strong relationships with external partners, vendors, universities, and customers to drive AI adoption and innovation.
Project & Team Leadership:
  • Deliver AI projects as part of cross-functional teams, on time and within budget, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the AI team.
  • Help manage resource allocation, budgeting, and risk mitigation for AI initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education:
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or principal role.
  • Proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying AI applications at scale in production environments that use embedded devices.
  • Extensive experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Scala).
  • Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI/ML services and embedded frameworks for deploying analytics to constrained devices.
  • Experience delivering AI-enabled products in regulated environments.
Skills:
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges.
  • Strong educational abilities, with a focus on coaching high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and project management tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in safety-critical industries such as healthcare or life safety.
  • Knowledge of ethical AI practices, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI frameworks.
  • A strong publication record or contributions to the AI/ML community (e.g., research papers, open-source projects).

Additional Information

  • JOB ID: HRD262730
  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: ZA La Pièce 16, Rolle, VAUD, 1180, Switzerland
  • Exempt