Specialist Data Science & AI Engineering

Specialist Data Science & AI EngineeringStrategic Research OperationsWelcome to Nestlé Research, a global organization, with most of our passionate team located in Lausanne, Switzerland! Our work is powered by five specialized Nestlé Institutes and key strategic units. Here, we embrace fresh thinking and collaborate to create amazing solutions. How about taking a step inside our organization and discover the exciting research activities and expertise that drive us forward? Want to learn more!At Nestlé Research, we place people at the core of everything we do, driven by a passion for innovation that inspires us to embrace change. Our commitment to staying at the forefront of science allows us to make a meaningful impact on our world, fostering a culture of creativity and growth. Join us in our mission to inspire people and ignite innovation as we work together to shape a better future.Position Snapshot : Your opportunity to #breakthrough with us!What we offer at NestléExciting opportunities to develop your career your wayFlexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration.A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.Don’t hesitate to connect with us during the recruitment process to learn morePosition SummaryWithin our Computational Sciences department, as a Specialist Data Science & AI Engineering you will be responsible for delivering data science and AI engineering expertise to Nestlé Research projects. Your main objective will be to explore, design and develop innovative AI solutions based on Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Generative AI, for applications in Nestlé R&D. Your role will involve exploring new technologies and fostering a data‑driven mindset in collaboration with other entities and building scientific expertise and reputation both inside and outside Nestlé.You will work in cross‑functional project teams in a research environment to define project objectives and deliverables, evaluate the need and identify the right technical approaches to solve business need.Design and development of end‑to‑end data analysis pipelines, including ML and AI based approaches to solve real‑world problems in an R&D context. These approaches include natural language processing, computer vision, time series analysis,…Development of prototypes and APIs for ML / AI models, deploying them on cloud platforms, work closely with teams of developers, AI architects and data scientists.Partner with other teams to enhance data quality and identify AI opportunities at Nestle ResearchWhat Will Make You SuccessfulMaster’s or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.Significant professional experience in the practical application of a range of statistical modeling, ML, and GenAI techniques, preferably in a research context.Familiarity with software engineering practices and development frameworks (Scrum, MLOps, Agile,..)You have the following expertise and technical skills : Solid foundations in data wrangling, analysis and modeling for small and large data (statistics, Machine Learning).Strong knowledge of Python for the development of clean and maintainable code, and version control tools (Git)Experience with at least one AI framework (Langchain, LLamaindex, Hystack,…)Experience with at least one prototyping framework (Streamlit, Dash,…)Comfortable working with cloud platforms and APIs.Experience collaborating with external teams or driving project streams through others to deliver resultsExcellent problem‑solving and communication skills, strong stakeholder management skillsAble to speak English fluentlyExciting Opportunity Ahead! After submitting your application, you will receive an invitation to create a short video introduction, guided by a few specific questions. This is your chance to showcase your personality and passion.We kindly ask that you submit your video within 7 days of your application to ensure we can assess your profile thoroughly. Please note that if this step is not completed within the specified time, we will assume you have chosen to withdraw your application.Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowering people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on