AI Research Intern at Harmattan AI | Lausanne

About UsAt Harmattan AI, we are pioneering the development of autonomous and scalable defense systems for the next generation. Following a successful $200M Series B funding round that has valued our company at $1.4 billion, we are on an exciting growth trajectory, enhancing our teams and technological capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allie…

Role overview Nexthink seeks an AI Research Engineer in Lausanne to support AI advancement within the Diagnostics department. This position centers on building new solutions that enhance Nexthink’s products and services, contributing directly to ongoing AI initiatives. What you will do Collaborate with researchers and engineers to investigate and test new algorithms Enhance model performance through focused improvements Take part in projects that extend the capabilities of AI in diagnostics Team and collaboration Work alongside a team of experienced colleagues dedicated to practical results and continuous innovation in AI research and development.

About GenPeach AIGenPeach AI is a pioneering research lab dedicated to developing vertical multimodal foundation models aimed at creating hyper-realistic human representations in images and videos. Our mission is to empower human creativity through advanced AI tools rather than replace it.We build our models from the ground up, utilizing proprietary datasets at an expansive scale, innovative architectures and training methodologies, extensive GPU resources, and seamless product integration to expedite the delivery of our research to end users.Our team consists of approximately 10 highly skilled professionals, guided by advisors from Google DeepMind and supported by prominent AI-focused investors and advisors from OpenAI, Meta AI, Microsoft AI, Project Prometheus, and Fal. Collectively, our team and advisors have significantly contributed to groundbreaking models such as Meta’s Imagine/MovieGen, OpenAI’s Sora, Google’s Veo, and Gemini.About the TeamYou will become a key member of the research team, focused on advancing image/video generation and multimodal understanding. Collaborating closely with fellow Research Engineers, Scientists, and Founders, you will transform innovative research into scalable training processes, robust evaluations, and production-ready systems.About the RoleWe are seeking an AI Research Engineer to contribute to the end-to-end development and scaling of GenPeach’s foundational models. Your responsibilities will include the implementation of new model concepts and training methodologies, managing critical aspects of the training stack that influence quality and efficiency, and navigating production constraints.This role is hands-on with a high degree of ownership, where you will write research-quality code that is vital for production.In this role, you willDevelop and refine image/video generative model concepts (architecture, loss functions, conditioning, sampling, distillation, post-training adjustments)Oversee training performance comprehensively (distributed training, throughput, memory management, stability, debugging scaling issues)Establish and enhance the experimental workflow (evaluations, ablation studies, reproducibility tools, reporting, decision-making processes)Create and optimize VLMs for image/video captioning (data preparation, training strategies, model variations, evaluation)Conduct high-frequency research: review literature as needed, implement concepts, and validate findings empirically

Join Anthropic as a Research Engineer or Research Scientist specializing in pre-training. We are a cutting-edge AI safety and research company focused on building reliable and interpretable AI systems. You will work in a collaborative environment that encourages innovative thinking and the exploration of new ideas.

Flexion Robotics develops intelligence for next-generation humanoid robots, aiming to move quickly from prototypes to real-world use. Founded by specialists in robot reinforcement learning from organizations like Nvidia and ETH Zürich, the company has progressed from early code to functional humanoid systems, supported by international venture capital. Role overview This AI Research Engineer position centers on reinforcement learning for manipulation in humanoid robots. The work blends research and engineering, with a focus on enabling robots to perform long-horizon, contact-rich tasks reliably outside the lab. The role involves significant ownership and close collaboration with simulation and control teams to deliver integrated robotic capabilities. What you will do Advance RL-based manipulation: Design and implement learning strategies for complex, dexterous manipulation tasks, moving humanoid robots toward practical deployment. Address long-horizon and sparse-reward challenges: Develop algorithms and systems to help robots handle multi-stage tasks with delayed or sparse rewards, tackling issues like credit assignment, exploration, and stability in real-world conditions. Facilitate sim-to-real transfer: Create methods for transferring policies from simulation to physical robots, focusing on robustness, managing model mismatches, and applying techniques such as domain randomization and system identification. Enhance RL systems: Optimize large-scale training pipelines for learning across many parallel environments, and work with simulation teams to improve efficiency and enable more complex behaviors. Innovate learning methodologies: Explore and apply new approaches that combine reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and model-based methods, going beyond standard practices when needed. Location This role is based in Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.

At Exa, we are revolutionizing the landscape of search engines by constructing a robust platform from the ground up to cater to every AI application. Our team is dedicated to building a colossal infrastructure that efficiently crawls the web, trains cutting-edge embedding models for indexing, and develops high-performance vector databases using Rust for swift searching capabilities. We are proud to operate a $5M H200 GPU cluster that powers tens of thousands of machines with unparalleled efficiency.As a member of our Machine Learning team, you will play a pivotal role in training foundational models for advanced search functionalities. Our mission is to create systems capable of instantaneously filtering the vast knowledge available online to deliver exactly what you need, no matter the complexity of your query. Essentially, we aim to transform the web into an extraordinarily powerful database.We are in search of a passionate Machine Learning Research Engineer who will focus on training embedding models to enhance web search accuracy. This role will involve conceptualizing innovative transformer-based architectures for search, generating extensive datasets, conducting evaluations, and consistently striving to surpass our internal state-of-the-art benchmarks.

ANYbotics is a rapidly expanding technology firm committed to pioneering the future of mobile robotics across diverse sectors. Become a part of our highly skilled and passionate team of over 200 professionals and contribute to the development of state-of-the-art robotic technology.The OpportunityAs a member of our Solutions team, you will drive innovations in autonomous robotic inspection intelligence. You will develop advanced AI, machine learning, and sensing technologies, from initial exploration to solving complex real-world deployment challenges. By collaborating with engineers and partners, you will evaluate new technologies, design proof-of-concept experiments, build research prototypes, and efficiently transition successful ideas into our products. Your contributions will influence our technology roadmap, steer our long-term strategy, and ensure every solution is robust, dependable, and impactful. If you are passionate about exploration, hands-on experimentation, and believe your research can transform robotics and industrial inspections, this role offers you the chance to make a substantial impact—for our clients and the robotics community.Market & TechnologyANYbotics is revolutionizing industrial plants in the renewable energy, process, and utility sectors by integrating robotics into a variety of innovative applications previously thought unattainable. Our mobile robot ANYmal is designed for extreme mobility in intricate environments, utilizing camera and LIDAR-based sensing for comprehensive autonomy and obstacle avoidance, enabling it to perform tasks and provide high-quality, consistent inspection results. We create numerous custom hardware solutions, encompassing the entire robotic platform, actuators, sensors, inspection payloads, charging systems, and all associated ANYbotics electrical hardware.About Us:ANYbotics is a leading robotics enterprise specializing in advanced autonomous systems. Following a successful Series B funding round, we are positioned for significant growth and international expansion. Our mission is to transform the robotics industry through innovative technology and groundbreaking solutions. As we embark on this thrilling journey, we are on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team and help us shape the future of autonomous robotic inspections.

Our MissionAt rai, we are dedicated to addressing the most pressing and foundational challenges within the realms of AI and Robotics. Our goal is to develop future generations of intelligent machines designed to enhance the quality of life for everyone.About the Role: Research ScientistAs a Research Scientist, you will possess extensive hands-on research experience, specializing in one or more of the following areas: Robot Control (Reinforcement Learning, Imitation Learning), Perception, Autonomy and Navigation, Large Language Models (LLM/VLM), and Hardware Design. If you are passionate about innovating technology for robots and enhancing their capabilities and utility, we invite you to become part of our team!

About AnthropicAt Anthropic, we are dedicated to developing AI systems that are safe, interpretable, and controllable. Our goal is to ensure that AI technology is beneficial for our users and society at large. Our rapidly expanding team comprises passionate researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders collaborating to create AI solutions that have a positive impact.About the RoleAs a Research Engineer in our Post-Training team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities, alignment, and safety of our production models through advanced post-training methodologies. You will be responsible for training our foundational models using a comprehensive post-training pipeline, ultimately delivering the Claude models that our users interact with.Your work will be at the nexus of cutting-edge research and production engineering, where you will implement, scale, and refine post-training techniques such as Constitutional AI, RLHF, and various alignment methodologies. Your contributions will directly influence the quality, safety, and performance of our production models.Note: All interviews for this position will be conducted using Python. This role may require on-call responses to incidents, including weekends.Responsibilities:Implement and optimize post-training techniques at scale for advanced models.Conduct research to develop and refine post-training strategies that enhance production model quality.Design, build, and manage robust, efficient pipelines for model fine-tuning and evaluation.Create tools to assess and enhance model performance across various metrics.Collaborate with research teams to translate innovative techniques into production-ready solutions.Troubleshoot complex issues within training pipelines and model behavior.Establish best practices for reliable and reproducible model post-training processes.You May Be a Good Fit If You:Thrive in dynamic environments and feel energized by managing multiple urgent tasks.Quickly adapt to shifting priorities.Maintain composure while debugging intricate, time-sensitive issues.Possess strong software engineering skills with experience in developing complex ML systems.

At Debiopharm, our mission is clear: we are committed to improving the lives of individuals impacted by cancer and infectious diseases. As a privately-owned Swiss biopharmaceutical company, our work is fueled by scientific innovation and, most importantly, by the patients and families we serve.Utilizing our unique 'development only' model, we expedite the transformation of promising therapies into accessible treatments for those in need.Are you ready to pioneer the field of model-informed drug development (MIDD)? Debiopharm International SA is on the lookout for a passionate and driven Research Fellow (Intern) to assist in the creation of an AI-enhanced Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) platform. This internship presents an exceptional chance to merge preclinical, clinical data, and real-world data with mathematical models and AI to fast-track the development of our Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) pipeline. You will engage directly with assets, bridging the divide between systems biology and data-driven decision-making.Research Fellow – AI-Enhanced Pharmacometrics (Intern)Location: Lausanne, SwitzerlandDepartment: Clinical Pharmacology & PharmacometricsProject Duration: 12-month internshipExecutive Summary of the InternshipYour primary objective will be to develop and standardize a custom QSP platform tailored for the Debiopharm ADC pipeline. By leveraging AI and cutting-edge modeling techniques, your contributions will help create a 'Digital Twin' environment to simulate virtual trials, optimize dosing regimens, and establish key 'Go/No-Go' criteria. This role is essential for executing our project strategy, aiming to shorten development timelines while enhancing our proprietary MIDD capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesQSP Data Integration: Assist in integrating multiple data sources into the existing QSP platform for pivotal ADC programs.AI-Driven Modelling: Develop templates for constructing virtual populations using AI and R to characterize relevant populations.Simulator Development: Create virtual trial simulators utilizing R or C++ to predict compound efficacy and safety.Decision Analysis: Formulate R-based data analysis templates to define 'Go/No-Go' criteria based on virtual trial simulations.Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of development processes and analysis workflows to ensure knowledge retention.

Join Harmattan AI as a Systems Engineer and be at the forefront of pioneering artificial intelligence solutions. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to design and implement sophisticated systems that enhance AI capabilities. Collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in AI.

About UsHarmattan AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing defense technology, specializing in the development of autonomous and scalable defense systems. With our recent success in securing a $200 million Series B funding round, which has elevated our valuation to $1.4 billion, we are actively expanding our teams and enhancing our capabilities to provide mission-critical systems to allied forces.Our commitment to innovation is driven by core values: creating technologies that have a tangible impact, striving for excellence in all endeavors, setting high aspirations, and tackling the most challenging technical problems. We thrive in a high-pressure environment where rigor, ownership, and top-notch execution are paramount.About the RoleAs a Validation Engineer, you will be instrumental in validating the performance, reliability, and operational readiness of our autonomous defense systems. You will spearhead test campaigns on our systems, providing crucial insights for internal development and helping maintain our competitive edge in the market.

About UsHarmattan AI is pioneering the development of autonomous and scalable defense systems for the modern era. Following a successful $200 million Series B funding round, which has propelled our valuation to $1.4 billion, we are actively expanding our teams and enhancing our capabilities to deliver essential systems to allied military forces.Our operations are driven by a commitment to create technologies that generate tangible impacts, uphold excellence in all endeavors, set ambitious targets, and tackle the most challenging technical problems. We thrive in a dynamic environment where meticulousness, accountability, and effective execution are paramount.About the RoleIn the capacity of Chief Engineer, you will take full ownership of the architecture, system definition, and execution of our robotic systems, overseeing the journey from initial concept to field deployment. You will collaborate closely with project managers and technical leaders to translate mission objectives into comprehensive system-level designs, orchestrate multidisciplinary engineering teams, and ensure the overall performance, robustness, and reliability of our systems.

About UsHarmattan AI is a pioneering defense technology company committed to developing autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following our successful $200M Series B funding round, which brought our valuation to an impressive $1.4 billion, we are on a mission to expand our teams and enhance our capabilities to deliver critical systems for allied forces.Our operations are centered around a set of core values: creating impactful technologies, pursuing excellence in all endeavors, setting ambitious objectives, and tackling complex technical challenges. We thrive in a high-pressure environment where accountability, precision, and execution are paramount.About the RoleAs Harmattan's propulsion requirements grow, we are looking to expand our team to expedite the development of essential hardware and software tools. You will become part of a high-impact duo dedicated to constructing advanced motor test benches and the software framework necessary for visualizing and disseminating results across our organization. This hands-on role effectively merges Python software development with practical hardware testing.ResponsibilitiesSystem Development: Design and maintain hardware motor test benches to evaluate motor, propeller, and controller performance.Software Engineering: Create and refine internal Python-based tools for propulsion testbench operations and data visualization.Data Analysis: Develop scripts to compute motor thrust requirements and manage extensive datasets to analyze performance across various hardware configurations.Testing & Reporting: Conduct motor tests, upload findings to our cloud platform, and generate technical reports for internal stakeholders and manufacturers.Collaborative Design: Engage in design meetings for new platforms (e.g., fixed-wing observers), offering expertise on propulsion solutions to fulfill range and autonomy specifications.Tool Democratization: Ensure our internal visualization tools are robust and accessible to the broader Harmattan team.Candidate RequirementsEducational Background: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechatronics, Programming, or a related field; exceptional self-taught individuals with impressive portfolios will also be considered.Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Python, with experience in software engineering and hardware testing.

About UsHarmattan AI is at the forefront of developing autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following a successful $200 million Series B funding round that valued us at $1.4 billion, we are actively expanding our teams to enhance our capabilities in delivering mission-critical systems to allied forces worldwide.We are guided by our core values: creating impactful technologies, striving for excellence, setting ambitious objectives, and tackling the most complex technical challenges. Our work environment demands rigor, accountability, and high execution standards.About the RoleAs an Electrical Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing and developing electronic boards and embedded systems (SoM) for UAVs, including Flight Controllers, Companion Computers, and Electronic Speed Controllers.Key ResponsibilitiesEmbedded System Design: Architect and design the physical and electrical integration of complex systems utilizing processors, fast memory (DDR, Flash), and peripherals such as embedded computers, sensors, and video processing.Schematic and Routing Design: Create and develop electronic schematics, ensuring board placement and routing meet stringent design specifications while managing fast signal constraints.Physical Integration: Collaborate with the Mechanical Department to ensure seamless integration of the boards into the final product.Sensor Integration: Partner with the GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Department to ensure efficient sensor integration.Electromagnetic Compatibility: Tackle and resolve EMC challenges while maintaining signal integrity.Troubleshooting: Diagnose and rectify issues in electrical and electronic boards through effective troubleshooting methods.Testing and Validation: Execute testing, integration, and performance validation of electronic boards to ensure they meet operational and design requirements.

About GenPeach AIGenPeach AI is an innovative research lab focused on developing cutting-edge multimodal foundation models aimed at hyper-realistic human generation in both image and video formats. Our mission is to cultivate tools that enhance human creativity rather than replace it.We specialize in training models from the ground up, leveraging proprietary datasets at a massive scale, pioneering architectures, and custom training methodologies. We utilize extensive GPU clusters and ensure swift product integration so that our research reaches users quickly.Our technical team, consisting of around 10 experts, is guided by Directors from Google DeepMind and supported by premier AI-focused funds and influential angel investors from OpenAI, Meta AI, Microsoft AI, Project Prometheus, and Fal. Together, our team, advisors, and investors have contributed to significant models such as Meta’s Imagine/MovieGen and foundational model work that supports OpenAI’s Sora, as well as Google’s Veo and Gemini.About the RoleWe are seeking a distinguished AI Research Scientist to spearhead the next evolution of GenPeach AI foundation models. This role is categorized as a Leadership Individual Contributor, where you will influence research direction through practical experimentation, guide technical strategy across the entire stack, and mentor a select group of researchers while collaborating closely with the founding team.This position transcends mere fine-tuning of existing models; it involves constructing new capabilities through innovative architecture work, training systems, and post-training methodologies—culminating in their deployment into a production environment.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate in designing and training large-scale diffusion models for advanced image and video generation.Develop and refine training recipes (including pretraining, post-training, control, and preference tuning) to unlock enhanced model functionalities.Conduct rigorous ablation studies: discern effective strategies, understand their mechanisms, and communicate findings clearly to guide roadmap decisions.Evaluate speed/quality/cost trade-offs and make informed technical decisions that significantly impact training efficiency and production quality.Contribute to dataset strategy: focus on curation signals, filtering, evaluations, and feedback loops from product performance.Work in tandem with engineering and product teams to transition research into production (addressing serving constraints, stability, monitoring, and rapid iteration).Guide and elevate the skills of a small team of researchers through code reviews and maintaining research standards.

About UsHarmattan AI is at the forefront of creating cutting-edge autonomous defense systems that are both scalable and mission-critical. Following our recent $200 million Series B funding round, which has valued us at $1.4 billion, we are on an ambitious path to expand our teams and capabilities to support allied forces effectively.Our innovation is driven by a commitment to real-world impact, excellence, and tackling the most challenging technical problems in a fast-paced and demanding environment. We value rigor, ownership, and execution in every project we undertake.About the RoleAs a Software Engineer - Validation, you will be instrumental in developing the essential infrastructure for testing our systems, effectively creating the "machine that tests the machine." This role bridges Hardware, Software, and DevOps, as you work to construct hardware test benches and software pipelines that allow our validation team to efficiently scale testing from one drone to a hundred.ResponsibilitiesAutomation: Create Python scripts and tools to streamline log analysis, telemetry parsing, and report generation.CI/CD Integration: Collaborate with the software team to embed physical hardware tests into our continuous integration pipeline.HIL Development: Design and construct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches that simulate flight conditions within a lab setting.Bonus: Design mechanical fixtures and jigs using CAD to facilitate consistent physical testing.Candidate RequirementsBachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Mechatronics.Strong proficiency in Python (C++ is a bonus).Experience in building test benches, HIL systems, or automated test equipment (ATE).Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Docker, Jenkins, Git, and working in Linux environments.Bonus: Background in robotics or drones is an advantage.Bonus: Mechanical design skills (CAD) for developing custom testing rigs.We are eager to hear how you can contribute to shaping the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.

Join Our TeamAt Harmattan AI, we are at the forefront of developing autonomous and scalable defense systems. With the successful closure of our $200M Series B funding round, our valuation has reached $1.4 billion, allowing us to enhance our teams and capabilities to deliver critical systems to allied forces.Our commitment to excellence is driven by a set of core values: creating technologies that have a meaningful impact, striving for the highest standards in our work, setting ambitious objectives, and tackling the most complex technical challenges. We thrive in a challenging environment that demands rigor, ownership, and high-level execution.Your RoleAs an Application Software Engineer in our R&D team based in Lausanne, Switzerland, you will play a pivotal role as one of the founding members of a new team focused on developing the ground control station (GCS) software that underpins our autonomy stack. Your key mission will be to design and implement industrial-grade ground control software.

Join Our TeamAt Harmattan AI, we are pioneering the future of defense technology by building autonomous and scalable systems that serve the needs of allied forces. Following our successful $200 million Series B funding round, which has elevated our company’s valuation to $1.4 billion, we are rapidly expanding our teams to enhance our capabilities in delivering mission-critical systems.We are guided by our core values: creating technologies that make a tangible impact in the real world, striving for excellence in all our endeavors, setting lofty goals, and embracing the toughest technical challenges. Our work environment is demanding, where rigor, ownership, and execution are paramount.Your RoleAs an Embedded Software Engineer, you will become an integral member of our dynamic team focused on developing state-of-the-art UAV systems. You will build upon the existing groundwork laid by our talented team, contributing to the design of software architectures, establishing development environments, and integrating drivers and algorithms for sensors and systems. Working in close collaboration with our Algorithmic teams, your skills will be vital in advancing Harmattan AI’s mission and nurturing a culture of technical excellence.

About Mistral AIAt Mistral AI, we harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence to streamline processes, enhance creativity, and save valuable time. Our cutting-edge technology is meticulously crafted to seamlessly integrate into everyday workflows, making AI accessible and beneficial for everyone.We are dedicated to democratizing AI by offering high-performance, optimized, open-source models, products, and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform caters to both enterprise and individual needs, featuring innovative offerings such as Le Chat, La Plateforme, Mistral Code, and Mistral Compute. These solutions empower users with frontier-level intelligence.As a dynamic and collaborative team, we are passionate about the potential of AI to revolutionize society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments, driving innovation across our distributed teams in France, the USA, the UK, Germany, and Singapore. We pride ourselves on our creativity, humility, and strong team spirit.Join us at Mistral AI and help shape the future of artificial intelligence. Together, we can create impactful solutions that matter. Discover more about our culture at mistral.ai/careers.Mistral AI participates in the E-Verify program.