# Software Engineer AI Research (Mid-Senior) at Nexthink

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> Responsibilities: - Rapidly build and iterate advanced AI pr

- **Company:** Nexthink (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/nexthink)
- **Location:** Lausanne, Switzerland
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Software engineering, AI research, Prototyping, System design, Architecture, LLMs, AI tooling, Data analysis, User experience, Distributed systems, Mentoring, Code review, Product development, Technical ownership, Experimentation
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-08-24
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-08-25
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Nexthink/744000145299198-software-engineer-ai-research-mid-senior- (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/software-engineer-ai-research-mid-senior-nexthink

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Rapidly build and iterate advanced AI prototypes (LLMs and AI tooling) that are robust enough for real user feedback.
- Design prototype architectures that are maintainable and can be productised later (scalability, privacy, observability).
- Run experiments, demos and evaluations to measure user value and technical feasibility; analyse results and recommend next steps.
- Collaborate with product, engineering and leadership to define scope, user journeys and success metrics.
- Share findings with the internal AI community, participate in code review, pairing and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements:
- BSc/MSc in CS or related field and 5+ years professional software engineering experience with shipped systems.
- Strong foundations in system design, distributed systems and engineering best practices.
- Hands-on experience building prototypes or products that use LLMs or AI tooling; comfortable with experimentation and ambiguity.
- User-centred mindset: ability to translate technical capabilities into smooth user experiences and measurable outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills to present technical work clearly to engineers, product teams and stakeholders.

## Responsibilities

Build advanced AI-powered prototypes to test feasibility and value for Nexthink customers. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design scalable architectures and ensure a seamless user experience.

## Requirements

Requires a degree in Computer Science or related field and 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. Candidates must demonstrate a strong foundation in system design and a proven track record of building and shipping real-world software.

## FAQ

- **Is this Software Engineer AI Research (Mid-Senior) role still open?** It was posted on 2026-08-24. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Nexthink's site before applying.
- **Does Nexthink offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Nexthink's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Lausanne, Switzerland. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Software engineering, AI research, Prototyping, System design, Architecture, LLMs, AI tooling, Data analysis, User experience, Distributed systems, Mentoring, Code review, Product development, Technical ownership, Experimentation.

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