Job Descriptionbr/br/pImagine building the automation platform that powers the future of IT — not just for human operators, but for AI agents themselves. At Nexthink, we're evolving strongFlow /strong, our enterprise automation product, into something genuinely new: an AI-native platform where intelligent agents dynamically create and orchestrate the executions for enterprise scale and reliability. /ppThis is a ground-floor opportunity to shape a product that doesn’t fully exist yet. You’ll be joining a small, high-impact team at the very beginning of this journey — working closely with leadership to explore, build, and define what next-generation IT automation looks like. If you thrive in ambiguity, love owning things end-to-end, and want your work to matter at scale, this role was built for you. /ppWe're hiring strongStaff Software Engineer /strong to join this initiative. /ppstrongResponsibilities: /strong /pullipstrongReimagining automation for the AI era /strong — evolving Flow from a human-operated platform into one that AI agents can leverage to dynamically generate and execute workflows in secure, reliable, sandboxed environments. /p /li /ulullipstrongBuilding at scale /strong — designing and shipping large-scale, distributed, high-throughput, real-time systems that serve enterprise customers with hundreds of thousands of endpoints. /p /li /ulullipstrongShaping the product /strong — working closely with Product Management and UX to define not just how to build things, but what is worth building and why. Your product instincts matter here as much as your technical skills. /p /li /ulullipstrongIntegrating Gen AI into real product capabilities /strong — using generative AI as a core building block, not a bolt-on, and measuring and iterating on its effectiveness. /p /li /ulullipstrongDriving technical direction /strong — influencing architectural decisions, raising engineering standards, and mentoring teammates as a senior voice on the team. /p /li /ulullipstrongNavigating early-stage exploration /strong — this is a greenfield initiative. Priorities will evolve, approaches will be debated, and the best ideas will win. You'll be expected to bring yours. /p /li /ulullipstrongPartnering across teams /strong — working with Product, Infrastructure, Security, Cost Governance, and AI/ML teams to align engineering strategy with product and business objectives. /p /li /ulullipstrongChampioning reliability and engineering excellence /strong — driving observability, performance, resilience, and scalability across the stack. /p /li /ulullipstrongActing as a mentor and multiplier /strong — raising the technical bar, supporting other engineers, and helping the team grow through strong technical leadership and collaboration. /p /li /ulbrQualificationsbr/br/ullipstrongStrong product engineering background /strong — you've built products used at scale, you understand the why behind design decisions, and you care deeply about the value your work delivers to customers. /p /lilipstrongGen AI in production /strong — you've used generative AI to build real product features, and you can speak to how you evaluated, measured, and iterated on those systems. /p /li /ulullipstrongExperience with large-scale distributed systems /strong — real-time requirements, high throughput, fault tolerance. You've been there and done it. /p /li /ulullipstrong10+ years of backend engineering experience /strong, with 3+ years in Staff or Principal-level roles. Proven success designing and scaling backend systems for tens of millions of users or high-throughput real-time systems. /p /li /ulullipstrongExpert in Java (17+), Python, or Node.js /strong, with strong background in distributed systems, concurrency, and high availability. /p /li /ulullipstrongHands-on expertise in cloud-native architectures /strong — AWS or equivalent, Kubernetes/ECS, containerized deployments, and large-scale database systems. /p /li /ulullipDeep understanding of strongAPI design, streaming data, and event-driven systems /strong. /p /li /ulullipstrongExceptional communication skills /strong — able to influence cross-functional teams and leadership with technical direction. /p /li /ulullipstrongMentorship and team elevation /strong — a strong track record of mentoring engineers, raising the technical bar, and helping teams grow through technical guidance and collaboration. /p /li /ulullipstrongEngineering excellence /strong — CI/CD pipelines, observability, and a genuine commitment to quality are part of how you work, not afterthoughts. /p /li /ul pstrongNice-to-Haves /strong /pullipAdvanced AI/ML experience — model fine-tuning, training. /p /li /ulullipB2B enterprise product experience. /p /li /ul pstrongThe Mindset We're Looking For /strong /ppMore than any single technology, we're looking for someone who: /pullipEmbraces ambiguity and can figure things out without waiting for perfect clarity. /p /li /ulullipTakes end-to-end ownership — you don't stop at your boundary if something needs doing. /p /li /ulullipThinks like a product engineer, not just a feature implementer. /p /li /ulullipBrings leadership energy — you raise the bar around you, share opinions on technical direction, and help others grow. /p /li /ulbr/br/Additional Informationbr/br/pWe are the pioneers and trailblazers of a global IT Market Category (DEX) that is shaping the future of how the world works, giving our customers’ IT Teams total digital visibility across their enterprise. Our innovative solutions integrate real-time analytics, automation, and employee feedback across all endpoints. This enables our IT teams to solve complex technical challenges, create ever more productive workplaces, and deliver happy, satisfied employees in the digital workplace. /ppWith over 1000 employees across 5 continents, Nexthink operates as One Team, connecting, collaborating and innovating to continuously grow. We call our employees ‘Nexthinkers’ and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity is second to none. We currently have over 75 nationalities working with us, from all cultures and backgrounds, speaking many different languages. /ppIf you are looking for a change and like a nice atmosphere, lots of challenges, and having fun while working, this is a great opportunity for you! strongCheck what we offer: /strong /pulli Permanent Contract and a competitive compensation package. /lili Beautiful office with a view of Lake Geneva, conveniently located next to the Prilly-Malley train station /lili Hybrid work model balancing office and remote work, with a structured approach for new hires to foster connections and onboarding. /lili️ Flexible Hours and unlimited vacation (employees have unlimited paid time off on top of the 25 days of holidays we offer) plus 3 company-paid volunteer days. /lili Free access to a fitness centre inside the building. /lili Reimbursement of the half-fare travel card for public transport. /lili Reimbursement up to 50% of the cost of French classes. /lili Fresh fruit, cookies, and soft drinks as well. /lili Regular company and team events like Voluntary Days, Pizza talks, Team Building activities, hosting Meetups at the office and more! /lili Bonuses for referring successful hires after three months of continuous employment. /lili We offer a relocation package to people who are coming from another country. /li /ulp brPlease note that not all the benefits listed above are available for temporary, contract, and internship roles. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, we recommend checking with your Recruitment Partner. /p