Staff / Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Serving - Switzerland
About this role
Role Overview
Inworld AI is hiring a remote, full-time Staff or Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Serving based in Switzerland. This position is ideal for technical professionals who want to build high-scale, real-time AI infrastructure for consumer applications.
Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of the full lifecycle for machine learning models by transitioning them from research teams into containerized, highly optimized production environments. Deliver reliable serving systems capable of supporting large-scale workloads and high-volume requests. Collaborate on a daily basis with engineering and leadership teams located in the United States while working remotely from Switzerland.
Requirements
Candidates must already possess the legal authorization to work in Switzerland, as visa sponsorship is not provided for this opening. Professional fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory. Applicants should bring strong problem-solving capabilities, adaptability to ambiguous environments, and a history of building and breaking complex systems.
Skills and Tools
About the Company
Inworld AI functions as a research lab and inference provider specializing in real-time artificial intelligence for consumer-facing sectors. The organization creates first-party speech models, delivers large language models, and operates infrastructure for modular application programming interfaces. Backed by prominent investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Microsoft’s M12 venture fund, Founders Fund, and Meta, Inworld supports applications across healthcare, education, fitness, companions, and media. Recognized by CB Insights as a top global AI startup and featured on LinkedIn’s Top Startups list, Inworld powers technology used by major industry players.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Inworld AI careers page to submit an application for this remote Switzerland position.
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
Is this job remote?
Yes, this position is remote within Switzerland, with employment managed via an Employer of Record.
What qualifications are needed to apply?
Applicants need professional fluency in English, strong practical experience in building backend or machine learning systems, and the legal right to work in Switzerland.
Does Inworld AI offer visa sponsorship for this role?
No, visa sponsorship is not available for this specific role based in Switzerland.
What technologies will I work with?
The role involves working with Python, Rust, C++, Kubernetes, and large language model serving frameworks.
Who is the ideal candidate for this position?
The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous environments, focuses on impact, questions underlying architectures to solve latency challenges, and enjoys taking ownership of full-cycle machine learning systems.