Edge AI & Connectivity Specialist

Location: Orbe, Switzerland

Work model: Hybrid/[Full time

Contract type / duration: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.

As an Edge Artificial Intelligence & Connectivity Specialist at Nestlé Deep Tech Center, your mission is to accelerate Deep Tech and Connectivity innovations by turning business and technical opportunities into rapid, end-to-end proof of concepts that combine electronics, vision systems, connected devices, backend services and application prototyping. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely in electronics, firmware, data and business teams to create connected solutions that enable faster learning and evidence-based decisions.

This is your opportunity to take ownership, grow your expertise, and make a difference at scale.

• Accelerate rapid proof of concept development using vision systems, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), machine learning and artificial intelligence-enabled methods to validate high-impact business opportunities.

• Translating consumer, business and technical needs into testable prototypes, clear validation plans and practical recommendations for next steps.

• Building reusable software components, building blocks, data assets and demonstrators, improving speed, quality and repeatability across projects.

• Integrating prototypes with cameras, sensors, connectivity, embedded platforms, edge devices, cloud services and user-facing applications for real-world demonstrations.

• Driving short development cycles with clear scope, success criteria, risks and evidence-based recommendations.

• Bringing strong academic background and hands‑on capability in vision systems, machine learning, connected devices, sensors and edge computing to develop practical prototypes from idea to demonstration.

• Applying strong programming skills, especially in C, C++, Python, Kotlin or similar languages, to develop, test, optimize and integrate models and software components.

• Using data collection, lab experimentation, model evaluation and variability analysis to make robust technical recommendations.

• Collaborating and integrating easily into a development team with an agile mindset, adapting to constant change, and shifting priorities when business or technical needs evolve.

• Communicating fluently in English and presenting and complex technical ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office based roles)

• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements

• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career

• Performance based bonus

• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program

• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan

• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions

• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer.

We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified. All information is treated confidentially.