Embedded Software Engineer

Code Compass ?; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Code Compass is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++) in Zurich to join its high-performance engineering team building software for low-latency financial applications. You will work close to hardware and own components from architecture through to delivery.

The role requires deep knowledge of C/C++, Linux, embedded systems, and networking. You will collaborate with hardware teams, optimize performance, and ensure robust, scalable software in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-performance, low-latency software design.
• Strong understanding of system architecture (CPU, memory, cache).
• Experience with networking and socket programming.
• Experience with Linux and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance software for low-latency systems.
• Collaborate with hardware-focused teams across the full lifecycle - from architecture through to delivery.
• Improve performance through tuning and optimisation.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Embedded Systems

Networking (TCP/IP, UDP)

Low-Level Programming

Performance Optimisation

Distributed Systems

Tools

Python

Bash

Git

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++) – Zurich

A leading firm within the banking and financial technology space is looking for three Embedded Software Engineer to join their high-performance engineering team.

They are seeking an engineer passionate about low-latency systems and working close to hardware in mission-critical environments.

C, C++, Linux, Embedded Systems, Networking (TCP/IP, UDP), Low-Level Programming, Python, Bash, Git, Performance Optimisation, Distributed Systems

About the Role

You will design and build high-performance software for low-latency systems, working closely with hardware-focused teams. The role covers the full lifecycle - from architecture through to optimisation and delivery.

• Strong understanding of system architecture (CPU, memory, cache)
• Experience with networking and socket programming
• Performance tuning or optimisation experience