Omnia is seeking a Software Engineer to join as a founding CTO and build an AI platform that will redefine enterprise human capital. This is a visionary leadership role where you will architect the entire system and culture from the ground up, with significant founding equity as a key component of compensation.
What You'll Do
- Define the AI roadmap and overall system architecture for a cloud-native, secure, and scalable platform.
- Lead R&D on emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
- Guide engineering and AI/ML teams in building, deploying, and monitoring robust models and data pipelines.
- Implement best practices in MLOps and CI/CD for rapid, reliable delivery.
- Mentor a high-performing team of engineers and data scientists.
- Act as the key liaison between technical teams, product, and executive leadership.
- Embed security, privacy, and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA) into every layer of the platform.
- Champion ethical AI principles and mitigate associated risks.
What We're Looking For
- A proven track record of architecting and delivering AI-driven products in a cloud-native environment (AWS/GCP/Azure).
- Deep expertise in the full ML lifecycle, from model development (Python, etc.) to MLOps and performance evaluation.
- Strategic leadership experience, with the ability to mentor engineers, define a technical roadmap, and collaborate with C-level stakeholders.
- A firm grasp of data governance, security principles, and compliance standards like GDPR or HIPAA.
- An entrepreneurial mindset, thriving in a fast-paced environment and driven to build things that matter.
Nice to Have
- A background from ETH/EPFL is preferred.
Technical Stack
- Python
- AWS, GCP, Azure
Team & Environment
You will lead engineering and AI/ML teams within a small, brilliant, and dedicated team. You will report directly to the CEO and act as the liaison between technical teams, product, and executive leadership.
Benefits & Compensation
- Significant founding equity stake.
- Solve complex, meaningful problems at the intersection of AI and mental health.
- Full autonomy and ownership to design the technical vision, select the tech stack, and build your team.
- Work alongside a small, brilliant, and dedicated A-player team.
- Be based in Switzerland, a global leader in deep tech and innovation, with flexible working arrangements.
Work Mode
This is a local-country role based in Switzerland.
Omnia is an equal opportunity employer.
