Data Scientist in GenAI, 80-100%

At Unique, we leverage generative AI to transform the financial services industry. Our mission is to revolutionize the financial sector by enhancing efficiency and driving growth. Our LLM-agnostic platform offers ready-to-use financial agents for wealth management, investment banking, and private equity. Unique is a market leader in providing generative AI solutions for financial institutions serving over 40 clients globally.

We are looking for a Data Scientist in GenAI who is passionate about exploring the latest trends in AI, researching new technologies, and enabling the development of AI-driven solutions. You will be part of the core team responsible for providing tooling and insights to the pruduct teams.

Responsibilities

• Researching and evaluating the latest trends in GenAI, including state-of-the-art models and tools such as Perplexity, ChatGPT, and other emerging AI innovations
• Conducting experiments on new AI tooling and methodologies to assess their feasibility and potential impact
• Reverse engineering, reconstructing, and analyzing current AI trends to understand their underlying mechanics
• Delegating the implementation of validated tools and solutions to Python engineers for production deployment

What do you need to succeed

• PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field with touchpoints in GenAI from a leading technical university such as e.g. ETH Zurich
• Hands-on experience with LLM APIs and advanced prompt engineering
• Strong research capabilities with the ability to analyze, evaluate, and experiment with new AI technologies
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with engineers and product teams

What we offer / Benefits

• Innovative Work Environment 🚀 Engage in groundbreaking projects within the Generative AI space
• Culture 🌿 A modern company with flat hierarchies that focuses on a people-oriented culture and places great emphasis on transparency and open communication
• Flexibility👩🏻‍💻 in working hours and location
• Competitive compensation and investment opportunities 💰
• A dog-friendly office in central Zurich 🐶