C++ Software Engineer, ISOLDE

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Big Science Sweden seeks an experienced Software Engineer to join their Timing team in Genf, Switzerland. You will work on developing real-time software for CERN's ISOLDE facility, focusing on timing systems and related technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree with relevant experience or a PhD along with a solid background in C++ programming. This role is crucial for ensuring the synchronization of accelerator equipment during upgrades.

Qualifikationen

• 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation with a master's degree.
• Maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation with a PhD.

Aufgaben

• Designing, developing, and deploying C++ software for timing systems.
• Generating timing pulses used to synchronise accelerator equipment.

Ausbildung

Master's degree

PhD

Jobbeschreibung

Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a passion for low-level, real-time systems? Join the Timing team in the Controls Software & Services group, to work on real-time software for the largest particle physics laboratory in the world.

ISOLDE, one of CERN’s accelerator facilities, is undergoing a major upgrade, including its timing system to rely on the White Rabbit technology. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying the C++ software that generates the timing pulses used to synchronise accelerator equipment, and you will be involved in all aspects of this project.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of aCERN Member State or Associate Member State . Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. You are not eligible with only a bachelor’s degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.