AI Platforms Engineer - Remote Opportunity at CERN

About the Role

Ready to build AI platforms at the scale of CERN? Join us as an AI Platforms Engineer in a remote capacity and help power the next wave of scientific discovery with machine learning, large language models (LLMs), and emerging agentic AI systems. You will design and operate shared AI platforms used by experiments, researchers, and services across CERN, combining open-source innovation, cloud-native technologies, and high-performance computing to turn vast volumes of scientific data into insight.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and operate shared AI platforms supporting machine learning, LLMs, and agentic systems, from training and fine-tuning to large-scale inference.
• Collaborate with CERN teams to identify, prototype, and benchmark AI use cases across heterogeneous computing infrastructures.
• Build and maintain an open-source-based AI/MLOps ecosystem, including model and agent lifecycle management, evaluation, monitoring, and engagement with open-source communities and industry partners.
• Utilize your experience with machine learning systems and platforms to ensure practical operation of ML services.
• Implement strong knowledge of MLOps and cloud-native technologies, such as Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD, observability, and model lifecycle management.

Requirements

• Experience with GPU or accelerator-based workloads, including performance optimization for training and inference.
• Familiarity with open-source ecosystems, with an interest in evaluating and contributing to community projects.
• Comfortable with Linux-based systems and knowledge of system configuration tools.
• Ability to identify and select relevant emerging ICT technologies.
• Spoken and written English proficiency, with a commitment to learn French.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge and application of software life-cycle tools and procedures.
• Experience in a collaborative environment with diverse teams.
• Interest in advancing your Machine Learning & AI career with relocation support.

What We Offer

• A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs (tax-free) depending on your degree.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for yourself, your spouse, and children.
• Membership in the CERN Pension Fund.
• A relocation package that includes installation grant and travel expenses.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes.