Unit8 is a Swiss data services and consulting company that helps non-digital-native businesses turn data into practical value. Its work spans data science, analytics, artificial intelligence, consulting, data platform operations, and end-to-end data and AI solutions. With a team of experienced data specialists and more than 130 completed data and AI projects, Unit8 works at the intersection of business strategy and technology. The company also applies its expertise to social-impact initiatives, including support for NGOs and contributions to open-source projects.
Junior Data and Software Engineer
Join Unit8 as an early-career engineer building data and AI solutions for industrial clients. Work on cloud infrastructure and software services while learning through mentorship and client projects.
Description
- Build, deploy, and automate AI services and cloud infrastructure
- Assess client problems and select suitable tools and methods
- Talk with customers to understand their challenges and needs
- Contribute as a junior engineer across the software lifecycle, from planning and implementation to deployment, testing, and maintenance
- Apply software practices for continuous integration and delivery, version control, and automation
- Develop and maintain data and service infrastructure
- Take part in learning activities, including reading groups and knowledge-sharing sessions
Requirements
- Recently graduated from, or currently completing, a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field
- Know the basics of version control and collaboration tools, particularly Git
- Have familiarity with CI/CD frameworks and automated deployment concepts, including Docker and Kubernetes
- Be fluent in English
- Be available to work at least 32 hours per week
- Be able to start on 1 February
- Be motivated to learn across different areas of engineering
- Be comfortable speaking with both technical and business audiences
- Communicate and present effectively
Benefits
- Gain experience across a range of projects, industries, and technologies
- Contribute to internal open-source projects such as Darts
- Join learning activities, including an ML reading group and knowledge-sharing sessions with engineers
- Receive on-the-job training and support from a personal mentor
- Receive 15 paid days off
- Work with an international team representing more than 30 nationalities
- Use up to 10% of paid work time for self-development
- Enjoy flexible hours and some work-from-home options
- Attend frequent events across offices and the company, including offsites
- Have the opportunity to move into a permanent role based on successful performance
- Complete six months of paid professional experience