Unit8
Unit8
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.

Technical Engagement Lead, Data & AI — Hybrid Switzerland

Lead enterprise Data & AI engagements for Unit8, a Swiss data and AI consultancy. Define architectures, guide engineering teams, and deliver measurable client outcomes.

Description

  • Own end-to-end Data & AI engagements, including client relationships, delivery results, and team performance
  • Partner with clients to establish objectives, scope, priorities, and actionable roadmaps
  • Design technical architectures while staying involved in implementation
  • Maintain strong engineering standards across deliveries
  • Lead teams through clear direction, coaching, and feedback
  • Develop new opportunities within existing client accounts
  • Support pre-sales activities and new client engagements
  • Direct complex technical programs, coordinate multiple workstreams, and support senior engineers or broader client responsibilities when needed
  • Deliver solutions spanning GenAI and agents, AI engineering, modern data platforms, cloud, software engineering, and production ML

Requirements

  • Bring 5–8 years of relevant experience, including substantial ownership of technical projects or client engagements
  • Have a strong engineering foundation
  • Be comfortable designing, building, reviewing, and debugging production systems
  • Bring deep expertise in at least one area, such as GenAI and AI Engineering, Data Engineering, Cloud and Data Platforms, or ML and Data Science
  • Work effectively across disciplines
  • Apply strong problem decomposition and system design skills
  • Translate business problems into requirements, architectures, technical trade-offs, and executable delivery plans
  • Have experience leading engineers or teams and owning delivery outcomes
  • Communicate effectively with clients and senior stakeholders
  • Build trust quickly with different stakeholders
  • Contribute confidently to proposals and account growth
  • Bring consulting or other client-facing services experience as a strong advantage
  • Submit the application in English

Benefits

  • Help expand a leading Swiss data and AI consultancy
  • Work on advanced data and AI projects
  • Partially work from home
  • Use flexible working hours
  • Join frequent cross-office and company-wide events, including off-sites
  • Receive a dedicated training budget
  • Work in an environment built on trust in employee expertise
  • Contribute to meaningful work
  • Pursue projects guided by your interests and expertise
  • Join an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds

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