AI Engineering Lead
Twin City B, Mlynské nivy, Bratislava, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
full-time
3 200 - 5 300 EUR/monthFor Slovakia the base salary range for this position is between EUR 3,200 and EUR 5,300 per month (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers: • the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role, • the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience. In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Further you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.
Information about the position
Job description, responsibilities and duties
Here's a taste of what you could be doing:
-Lead and mentor a team of engineers, setting clear technical standards and fostering a culture of engineering excellence, learning, and ownership
-Act as a hands-on technical authority for AI systems, with the ability to review, challenge, and contribute to architecture, code, and implementation decisions
-Drive the design and implementation of scalable AI and ML platforms, including MLOps, data pipelines, and cloud-native infrastructure
-Ensure solutions are technically sound, deliver business value, and can be operated reliably at scale
-Oversee the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of the products, from experimentation and prototyping through deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement
-Guide teams in applying modern AI techniques, including Generative AI, while ensuring robustness, security, explainability, and compliance
The best part? We are a highly skilled team working on global initiatives across Swiss Re. Our passion for learning connects us: we actively invest in upskilling, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement, and we expect our leaders to role-model this mindset.
Employee perks, benefits
• Ultra flexible working time in a hybrid setup, allowing you to work from home up to 50%
• Health & wellbeing program, including massages and sport activities
• Sessions with a psychologist and health check-ups directly at the workplace
• Modern office spaces in an attractive location (fun room, relaxation room, music room)
• Vivid community life (running club, book club, art club, Parents@SwissRe, and many others)
• 5 additional days of holiday
• 6 sick days and extra sick leave support
• Day off dedicated to volunteering
• Lunch allowance fully paid by Swiss Re
• Pension contribution
• Life insurance (fully covered)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Legendary summer event
• Public transport benefit
• Multisport card and corporate discounts
Information about the selection process
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We are looking forward to your application!
Requirements for the employee
Candidates with education suit the position
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)
Language skills
Personality requirements and skills
-A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience
-Extensive experience designing, building, and operating production-grade systems
-Strong proficiency in Python (or similar languages) and a deep understanding of good software engineering principles
-Solid hands-on knowledge of MLOps practices, including CI/CD for ML, model monitoring, versioning, and lifecycle management
-Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and large-scale data processing
-Proven experience in technical leadership roles, including mentoring engineers and guiding complex technical decisions
It is a strong plus if you also have:
-Experience leading AI or data engineering teams in a large organization
-Experience with Generative AI, NLP, or other advanced AI techniques applied in real-world products
Even if you do not meet every requirement, we welcome applications from candidates who are eager to grow into the role and assume significant technical and leadership responsibilities.
Thank you for taking the time to read our job advertisement. We look forward to getting to know you.
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Brief description of the company
Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to aging populations and cybercrime. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where we were founded in 1863, the Swiss Re operates through a network of around 70 offices globally. Our approximately 15'000 employees provide a wide range of technical expertise, enabling us to develop unique solutions and drive growth. Swiss Re Slovakia is the second largest location with various teams in Finance, IT, Business Operations, Asset Management, and other functions. In 2026, we celebrate 20th anniversary of building resilience in Slovakia. For more information please visit: www.swissre.com
Join Swiss Re and you will join a company awarded with Najzamestnavatel 2025 in Banking, Finance, and Insurance (1st place), Healthy Company of the Year 2025 (1st place) and Via Bona Responsible Large Company Award 2022 (1st place).
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