Artificial intelligence engineer Jobs in Lugano

We are Knowledge Lab — a leading provider of cutting-edge IT solutions for banks, insurers, and the public sector since 2016. Our interdisciplinary team of experts operates from Zurich, Mendrisio, Belgrade, Barcelona, and Madrid, designing and implementing advanced technologies that transform industries. We combine technical excellence with creative problem-solving to drive digital transformation across sectors. Shape the future with us and strengthen our product development team:

As an AI Engineer, you have the opportunity to co-create a new AI platform for the financial world from the ground up – from the initial idea to productive deployment. You will work on projects that have a direct impact on financial institutions and their customers.

• Take responsibility for the solution design, development, and rollout of our new AI platform

• Identify new use cases and translate them into concrete, AI-driven solutions

• Develop and test prototypes to validate ideas early on with customers and stakeholders

• Evaluate new technologies in terms of feasibility, maturity, and business value – and derive architectural and tooling decisions from them

• Promote data-driven thinking and act as a driving force for AI innovation within the company

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Experience in building at least one market-relevant product or feature based on LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, Mistral)

• Very strong Python skills, especially in the context of LLM applications

• Hands-on experience with embedding models, vector databases, and RAG architectures

• Enjoyment of iterative work, continuous learning, and experimentation

• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams with Product Owners and Software Engineers

• Industry knowledge in banking and an affinity for DevOps are a big plus

• Fluent English, German is a big plus

You give your best – and we make sure you feel well supported and valued while doing so. That’s why we support you with benefits that go far beyond the usual:

• 6 weeks of vacation: 30 days of vacation are standard with us.

• Free Half-Fare Travelcard: For your journeys on public transport throughout Switzerland at half price.

• Smartphone & mobile plan: Monthly contribution toward your plan and a new smartphone every three years.

• Flexibility & hybrid working model: Work from home or in our modern office – depending on your needs.

• Beautiful office in Mendrisio: Very well equipped and centrally located.

• Top social benefits: We cover 70% of your pension fund (BVG) contributions instead of the usual 50%. This makes a noticeable long-term difference – especially from your mid-30s onward.

• Parental leave with 100% salary: 18 weeks instead of the usual 14, fully paid. That’s 4 additional weeks and several thousand Swiss francs more for you.

Would you like to become part of the K-Lab story? Then apply now or feel free to contact Julia directly: