About the job

Hard requirements (please DO NOT APPLY if you don't match all, candidates not satisfying these prerequisites won’t be consider for the position):

• You must have EU or Swiss nationality / C permit.
• You must have 3+ years of software development experience, including contributive architectural design.
• You must have a Master’s degree Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• You must be willing to work at least 80% onsite in our office in Lugano and potentially on client’s site.
• You must speak fluently Italian and English (min. C1).

We are looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to lead and contribute to the development and evolution of our software products. You will work closely with the AI engineering team, taking a hands-on role in building key features and continuously improving code quality and development practices.

Role

• Lead and contribute to the development and technical direction of the company’s software AI products.
• Collaborate closely with the AI team to design and implement scalable and efficient technical solutions: work with AI experts (NLP, optimization, computer vision, etc) depending on the product under development, integrating models and advanced functionalities.
• Support the continuous improvement of development, testing, and software maintenance practices.
• Act as a key reference for the company's codebase, ensuring quality and consistency across products.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical reference for the products development.
• Develop and maintain core product components and features.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver new features and improve existing ones.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to code quality and consistency.
• Integrate AI models, pipelines, and services into applications, working with experts in NLP, optimization, and computer vision etc based on project needs.
• Contribute to testing, CI/CD, and application monitoring practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and high-quality delivery.
• Participate in strategic technological decisions and help shape product and engineering roadmaps.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in backend technologies such as Java (Spring) and Python (FastAPI).
• Strong proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular with TypeScript) , including ecosystem tools and best practices.
• Solid experience with APIs, databases, containerized environments, and modern development practices (Git, CI/CD, cloud-native or microservices architectures).
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and working with modern HTTP-based architectures.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Docker, Git, and modern CI/CD pipelines.

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of full stack software development experience, including contributive architectural design.
• Demonstrated experience in technical ownership, project guidance, or team leadership.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

Soft Skills

• Proactive problem solver with a strong sense of ownership and autonomy.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong aptitude for cross-team collaboration.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to building high-quality, maintainable software.
• Curiosity and interest in learning and trying out new technologies and approaches.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of C++, Rust, or other programming languages.
• Experience with Kubernetes or similar deployment and automation tools.
• Understanding of microservices and distributed systems, as well as cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP or Microsoft Azure

Languages

• Italian: C2 or native proficiency
• English: Proficiency (min C1)
• French / German: Proficiency (min C1) is a plus

We offer

• Full-time permanent contract.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
• A stimulating scientific environment with an informal working atmosphere.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and close collaboration with cutting-edge research teams.

• This is a Hybrid (work from home & office) position.