Technical Engagement Lead

h3Who We Are /h3 pFounded in 2017, Unit8 is a leading Data AI services company helping large organisations turn data and AI into measurable business value. /p pWe work with major enterprises across industries including pharma, chemicals, manufacturing, financial services and automotive, solving complex problems across operations, RD, customer experience and core business processes. /p pToday, Unit8 brings together 170+ engineers, data scientists and consultants across Europe and North America, with a growing presence in the Middle East. We have delivered more than 350 Data AI projects, spanning GenAI and AI engineering, data platforms, cloud, machine learning and advanced analytics.br/ /p h3Our Mission /h3 pOur mission is to help organisations make Data AI work in the real world. /p pWe combine strong engineering, technical expertise and business understanding to take ideas from problem definition and architecture through implementation, deployment and adoption.br/ /p h3The Role /h3 pAs a bTechnical Engagement Lead /b, you will take ownership of complex Data AI engagements and lead them from an ambiguous client problem to a successful technical outcome. /p pYou will work at the intersection of client leadership, architecture and hands‑on engineering: understanding what the client is trying to achieve, translating it into a clear delivery approach, guiding the technical solution and team, and stepping into implementation when needed. /p pThis is a role for someone who wants to grow into broader delivery and client leadership without moving away from technology. /p pDepending on your experience, your scope may range from leading a complex technical engagement to coordinating multiple workstreams, senior engineers or broader client responsibilities.br/ /p h3What You'll Do /h3 ul libOwn the engagement end-to-end /b
- take accountability for the client relationship, delivery outcomes and the performance of the team /li libTurn client problems into delivery plans /b
- work with clients to define clear objectives, scope, priorities and a practical roadmap /li libOwn the technical solution /b
- shape the architecture, stay hands‑on in implementation and ensure high engineering quality /li libLead and manage the team /b
- create a high-performing environment, give direction and feedback, and help people do their best work /li libHelp grow our business /b
- identify and shape new opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to pre‑sales and new client engagementsbr/ /li /ul h3Why You'll Love It /h3 ul libSolve important problems /b
- work directly with clients on complex challenges where Data AI can materially improve how their business operates and serves customers /li libOwn the outcome /b
- take responsibility from client problem to successful delivery, working across technology, teams and stakeholders as your scope grows. /li libWork at the edge of Data AI /b
- design and deliver solutions across GenAI and agents, AI engineering, modern data platforms, cloud, software engineering and production ML. /li libWork with people who raise the bar /b
- collaborate with deeply technical engineers, data scientists and consultants who care about solving difficult problems and making an impact.br/ /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 h3Who You Are /h3 ul liYou typically bring 5-8 years of relevant experience, with significant ownership of technical projects or client engagements /li liYou have a strong engineering background and remain comfortable designing, implementing, reviewing and debugging production systems /li liYou bring deep expertise in at least one area such as GenAI / AI Engineering, Data Engineering, Cloud Data Platforms or ML / Data Science, together with ability to work across disciplines /li liYou are strong at problem decomposition and system design and able to move from a business problem to requirements, architecture, technical trade-offs and an executable delivery plan /li liYou have experience leading engineers or teams and taking responsibility for delivery outcomes /li liYou communicate effectively with clients and senior stakeholders, build trust quickly, and are comfortable contributing to proposals and account growth /li liExperience in consulting or another client-facing services environment is a strong plusbr/ /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 h3What

We Offer
/h3 ul liOpportunity to contribute to the growth of one of the leading Swiss data AI consultancies /li liWork on cutting-edge data AI topics /li liOption to partially work from home /li liFlexible

working hours
/li liCross-office/ company-wide frequent events like off‑sites /li liDedicated budget for trainingbr/ /li /ul h3Why Unit8? /h3 pAt Unit8, we don't just turn data into value
- we empower the people who make it possible. If you are looking for a place where you can take ownership, your next chapter starts here. /p ul libTrust from Day One: /bWe rely on your expertise. Trust is the core of our culture /li libMeaningful Work: /bYou driv