Applied AI Application Senior Professional(m/w/x)

### The **Applied AI Application Senior Professional** is a pivotal technology role responsible for defining the direction of AI applications, engaging in advanced AI innovation initiatives, and ensuring the successful deployment of AI solutions at scale within the Fire/Life Safety domains. This individual will combine deep technical expertise with strong mentoring skills to help teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver transformative AI-powered applications across embedded and cloud technologies. **Key Responsibilities:** Strategic Direction: * Deliver AI-enabled applications to customers within the European region. * Co-define and drive the long-term vision and strategy for AI applications that span edge devices to cloud, aligning with the company’s business objectives. * Stay ahead of industry trends and identify opportunities for AI to create competitive advantages. * Champion the adoption of AI technologies across the organization, ensuring alignment with ethical and regulatory standards. Technical Excellence: * Lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge AI applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. * Oversee the selection and implementation of AI/ML models, algorithms, and frameworks to solve complex business problems that span embedded devices and cloud. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to AI engineers, data scientists, and cross-functional teams. Innovation & Research: * Co-drive innovation by exploring and prototyping new AI technologies, tools, and methodologies. * Collaborate with research institutions, industry experts, and external partners to stay at the forefront of AI advancements. * Publish white papers, case studies, or research findings to contribute to the AI community and enhance the company’s reputation. Stakeholder Collaboration: * Partner with leadership, product managers, and business units to identify high-impact AI opportunities. * Communicate complex AI concepts and project outcomes to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring buy-in and support. * Build strong relationships with external partners, vendors, universities, and customers to drive AI adoption and innovation. Project & Team Leadership: * Deliver AI projects as part of cross-functional teams, on time and within budget, ensuring high-quality outcomes. * Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the AI team. * Help manage resource allocation, budgeting, and risk mitigation for AI initiatives. **Qualifications:** Education: * Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field. Experience: * 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or principal role. * Proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying AI applications at scale in production environments that use embedded devices. * Extensive experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Scala). * Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI/ML services and embedded frameworks for deploying analytics to constrained devices. * Experience delivering AI-enabled products in regulated environments. Skills: * Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges. * Strong educational abilities, with a focus on coaching high-performing teams. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. * Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and project management tools. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in safety-critical industries such as healthcare or life safety. * Knowledge of ethical AI practices, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI frameworks. * A strong publication record or contributions to the AI/ML community (e.g., research papers, open-source projects). ### Additional Information * **Category:** Engineering * **Location:** Z.A. La Pièce 16, Rolle, VD 1180 CHE * Exempt