Academic HES Assistant in AI Software and Systems

With the rise of AI, made possible by its new capabilities, the way is now open to explore innovative ways to use it, both in the industrial sector and in academia. How to make the best use of existing public models while preserving sovereignty? What are the best tools and methods to use AI-based software solutions tailored to each field? We address these questions and other related issues within a portfolio of applied research projects carried out in collaboration with academic and industrial partners., Attached to the Department of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), you will be responsible within the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies IICT () in the Software Engineering thematic group with the following missions: MAIN MISSIONS

• Design and implement software for and with Artificial Intelligence
• Participate in applied research and development (R&D) work in the field of software engineering related to Artificial Intelligence
• Collaborate with industrial partners throughout the process, from problem formulation to technology transfer
• Participate in teaching tasks of the department: assisting with course preparation, supervision and preparation of practical work
• Participate in administrative management and any other activity necessary for the smooth running of the department and the research entity

• Degree from a University of Applied Sciences or equivalent qualification in computer science, software engineering or related field
• Advanced interest and daily use of AI coding assistants
• Good knowledge of databases and API design
• Proficiency in at least one language among: Rust, C , Go, Java, Python
• Knowledge of advanced LLM features: tool-use, chaining, agents, RAG
• Good communication skills and organisational sense
• Autonomy, structured work and good analytical skills
• Technical mastery of English, in addition to French

The School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud ( ) offers bachelor and master HES programmes in engineering and business administration as well as postgraduate training. With more than 2,500 students, it is the largest school of the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland ( ). Its applied research and development activities are carried out within its institutes, centres and groups.