We’re proud to announce that Rockstar Recruiting has officially partnered with SAIROP - Swiss AI Research Overview Platform. Their goal is to foster collaborations across disciplines and institutions in the field of AI in Switzerland. At Rockstar, we believe that no AI breakthrough matters without the right people behind it. That’s why we’re in.

What Is SAIROP?

SAIROP is a newly launched initiative designed to make Switzerland’s AI landscape visible, connected, and actionable. It brings together leading organizations across research, tech, and talent, creating a shared platform that:

• Maps Swiss AI research and competencies
• Promotes cross-institution collaboration
• Builds bridges between academia, startups, and industry

Learn more at: sairop.swiss.

Switzerland’s Rise as a Strategic AI Knowledge Hub

Switzerland has long been a beacon of research excellence but in the era of AI, it’s stepping up as a strategic global powerhouse. With major AI players like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind setting up shop here, the country is becoming one of the most competitive destinations for AI talent and innovation.

What sets Switzerland apart isn’t just neutrality or stability — it’s a world-class ecosystem of universities, research institutes, and forward-thinking regulation. The country’s unique position at the intersection of academic freedom, multilingualism, and data privacy makes it a natural home for responsible AI development.

AI Without Borders: How Switzerland’s Cross-Sector Collaboration Drives Real Innovation

A Collaborative Framework

• Academic-Industry Synergy: 71% of Swiss companies leverage university synergies.
• Swiss AI Initiative: Collaboration using the Alps supercomputer for ethical AI research.
• Swiss National AI Institute (SNAI): Founded by EPFL & ETH Zurich to tackle AI challenges.
• Economic Impact: 78% report increased revenue through AI. 74% better decision-making.
• Ethical Considerations: Programs like SPHN embed legal and societal values in AI systems.

Specialized Roles on the Rise — and how Rockstar helps SAIROP Members to hire talent

The research landscape is deeply connected to hiring. New roles are emerging such as:

• LLM Risk & Safety Specialists
• AI Pipeline Engineers
• Data Ethics & Fairness Analysts
• Neuro-symbolic AI Researchers
• AI in Governance & Policy Experts

We want to take an active part in the alliance and to provide our expertise in finding and winning AI talents to SAIROP members - as well as finding career paths for candidates looking to take their next step in the field.

• Explore SAIROP to find relevant research groups
• Apply for internships or PhD tracks in AI-heavy fields
• Follow topics like edge AI, explainability, human-AI interaction
• Bridge domain expertise with emerging AI trends
• Reach out to us as we support SAIROP members with our expertise.

Let’s Build Smarter — Together

The future of Swiss AI will be shaped by those who collaborate. And we’re here to make sure the right minds find the right missions.