AI Solutions Engineer (BE-CSS-ISA-2026-115-LD) — CERN
CHF 60'500 - 91'500
CERN · Geneva, GENEVA, Switzerland (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 30 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Introduction: You will work at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence to accelerator control systems and operational workflows at CERN.
Working collaboratively across the BE-CSS group and the broader Accelerator and Technology Sector (ATS), you will design, develop, and deploy practical AI solutions — from LLM-based knowledge assistants to agentic AI workflows.
A defining aspect of your role will be contributing to the newly established ATS AI Core Team, where you will provide expertise in LLM and agentic AI systems, secure knowledge connectors, and safe agent deployment patterns.
- Introduction: You will work at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence to accelerator control systems and operational workflows at CERN.
- Working collaboratively across the BE-CSS group and the broader Accelerator and Technology Sector (ATS), you will design, develop, and deploy practical AI solutions — from LLM-based knowledge assistants to agentic AI workflows.
Application process
- Contribute to the AI-driven evolution of the BE-CSS group’s software product portfolio, identifying and implementing opportunities to embed AI capabilities across group applications.
- Design and develop LLM-based solutions, including a first-line support chatbot backed by retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, vector databases, and secure knowledge connectors, in close collaboration with the CERN IT department providing the underlying MLOPs substrate.
- Join the ATS AI Core Team and take a major role in the rollout of LLM/agentic AI and knowledge systems, contributing to reusable patterns, evaluation frameworks, and safe agent deployment practices across the sector.
- Collaborate with engineers, domain experts, and scientists from across CERN —including CERN IT, BE-CSS colleagues, and other ATS groups — to align AI solutions with operational needs and organisational standards.
- Contribute to other AI-related initiatives in the BE-CSS group and across the ATS sector, sharing expertise and adapting to emerging priorities in the rapidly evolving field of applied AI.
- Help define and deliver the central AI infrastructure needed across ATS, contributing to shared tooling, reference architectures, MLOps practices, and evaluation frameworks that enable groups to adopt AI solutions safely and efficiently.
- Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Computer Science or a related field. Experience:
- Solid experience in Python software development, including the design and delivery of production-ready applications in a collaborative engineering environment.
Company and context
- Eligibility and closing date: Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.
- Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
- At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology.
- Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields.
- Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
- Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe.
- We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose.
- Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.
- If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive.
- Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe!
Additional details
- Your work will span hands-on software development, cross-group collaboration, and technical leadership — an excellent opportunity to work alongside engineers and scientists from across CERN and to shape the organisation’s AI capabilities in a meaningful and lasting way.
- Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Computer Science or a related field.
- Curiosity about the application of AI in complex scientific and operational environments, with an openness to learning the accelerator domain context through direct engagement with its challenges. Technical competencies:
- Design and implementation of data pipelines and knowledge retrieval systems. Behavioural competencies:
- Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Curiosity about the application of AI in complex scientific and operational environments, with an openness to learning the accelerator domain context through direct engagement with its challenges.
- Technical competencies:
- Design and implementation of data pipelines and knowledge retrieval systems.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Overview of CERN
