Lead Software Engineer – AI, Embedded & Cloud (Hybrid)

Solskin by Zurich Soft Robotics; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Zurich office days

Room to grow

Job summary

Solskin by Zurich Soft Robotics in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks a hands-on software leader to own the entire software stack—from cloud and data platforms to embedded firmware and AI controllers. You will write production-grade Python and C/C++, mentor a small team, and align software with hardware development to deliver climate-adaptive facade solutions.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, build internal tools, and shape the software roadmap with the CEO and CTO.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• Python: production-grade code is a must.
• Embedded & hardware: shipped C/C++ on microcontrollers; comfortable with sensors/ actuators.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the full software stack—from cloud and data management to embedded firmware and AI controllers.
• Lead collaboration between software and hardware teams; build internal tools used by sales and business teams.
• Set software direction with the CEO and CTO and lead development of future products.

Skills

Python

Embedded C/C++

PyTorch

Cloud & data

Leadership

English

German

Hybrid work

Availability

Work permit

Education

MSc/PhD in CS/Robotics/Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

Docker

AWS

Job description

Solskin by Zurich Soft Robotics in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks a hands-on software leader to own the entire software stack—from cloud and data platforms to embedded firmware and AI controllers. You will write production-grade Python and C/C++, mentor a small team, and align software with hardware development to deliver climate-adaptive facade solutions.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, build internal tools, and shape the software roadmap with the CEO and CTO.