Embedded Software Development Engineer (Linux) (m/f/d)

GCS Global Clearance Solutions; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Symlab AG in Zürich, Switzerland, is seeking an embedded software development engineer to design and implement Linux-based software for high-performance wireless and signal-processing systems used in jamming and anti-drone equipment.

You will work across the full software lifecycle from architecture to testing, collaborate with hardware and system engineering, and contribute to robust APIs and web-based GUIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in embedded software development.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ (additional languages are a plus).
• Solid experience with Linux (kernel and/or user space).
• Experience working with SoC architectures and low‑level hardware interfaces.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs.
• Familiarity with network protocols and embedded communication interfaces.
• Experience with web technologies (REST APIs, HTML/CSS/JavaScript) for GUI development.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent English (mandatory); German is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for Linux-based systems.
• Develop and optimize applications for System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms.
• Define and implement clean, scalable, and well-documented APIs.
• Collaborate on the development of web-based GUIs for system control and monitoring.
• Integrate software with hardware components and ensure system-level functionality.
• Perform debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of embedded systems.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure software quality and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, system engineering, and product management.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Linux

SoC architectures

APIs design

Web GUI development

Networking protocols

Fluent English

German language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Build systems

Job description

Who we are

Mastering the RF spectrum – Symlab AG was founded in 2016 and is growing steadily in the development and production of equipment such as jammers, receivers, transmitters, monitoring and classification devices, radio direction finders and antidrone equipment. Symlab AG, headquartered in Freienbach, is a subsidiary of Global Clearance Solutions AG, which eliminates explosive threats and enables the reconstruction of war-torn regions.

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Development Engineer to join our team at Technopark Zurich. In this role, you will design and develop advanced embedded software solutions in a Linux-based environment, working on cutting‑edge wireless and signal‑processing systems for Jamming Systems.

You will play a key role in developing robust, high‑performance embedded applications running on modern System‑on‑Chip (SoC) platforms, contributing across the full software lifecycle—from architecture and implementation to testing and deployment.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for Linux‑based systems
• Develop and optimize applications for System‑on‑Chip (SoC) platforms
• Define and implement clean, scalable, and well‑documented APIs
• Collaborate on the development of web‑based GUIs for system control and monitoring
• Integrate software with hardware components and ensure system‑level functionality
• Perform debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of embedded systems
• Participate in code reviews and ensure software quality and maintainability
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including hardware, system engineering, and product management

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in embedded software development
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ (additional languages are a plus)
• Solid experience with Linux (kernel and/or user space)
• Experience working with SoC architectures and low‑level hardware interfaces
• Experience designing and implementing APIs
• Familiarity with network protocols and embedded communication interfaces
• Experience with web technologies (e.g., REST APIs, HTML/CSS/JavaScript) for GUI development
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Fluent English (mandatory); German is a strong advantage

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in wireless communication or signal‑processing applications
• Knowledge of real‑time systems and embedded security
• Familiarity with build systems and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

We offer you

The opportunity to play an active and meaningful role in shaping the future of our globally active company and to develop yourself within the company. Flat hierarchies, a pleasant working atmosphere, flexible working hours and workplace regulations as well as attractive compensation is what sets us apart.

Your Location

Symlab AG
Technoparkstrasse 1
8005 Zürich
Switzerland

Contact details

Apply now with your application documents, your salary expectations and your availability and become part of our Symlab team.