Senior C++ Engineer – Tech Lead

Cascination; Bern; Hybrid; CHF 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Cascination in Bern, Switzerland is seeking a hands-on engineering leader to guide a developer team and own the software architecture of critical medical software. You will plan sprints, prioritize work, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant software while mentoring engineers to grow their skills.

This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong C++/Qt expertise. The role combines technical leadership with delivery responsibility in a fast-paced, regulatory

Qualifications

• 6+ years of modern C++ experience with leadership background.
• Experience with Qt Widgets on Windows; QML is a plus.
• Experience in software architecture of large C++ applications.
• Experience with unit testing and test automation.
• Experience with agile methods (Scrum) and safety-critical domains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a developer team technically and own software architecture.
• Plan sprints, prioritize and delegate work, and drive delivery.
• Coordinate external developers and contractors.
• Develop core features in modern C++ and Qt hands-on.
• Ensure code quality via code reviews and standards.
• Drive unit and integration testing and test automation.
• Mentor and grow the developers in the team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant software.

Skills

C++

Qt Widgets

QML

Software architecture

Unit testing

Scrum

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Computer Science degree

Tools

Qt

C++ toolchain

Testing frameworks

Job description

Your mission

• Lead a developer team technically
• Plan and organize sprints, prioritize and delegate work, and drive delivery
• Coordinate external developers and contractors
• Own the software architecture and key design decisions and evolve them for the long term
• Develop core features in modern C++ and Qt yourself – this is a hands-on role
• Ensure code quality through code reviews and coding standards
• Drive unit and integration testing and test automation
• Mentor and grow the developers in the team
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and clinically relevant software

Your profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in modern C++, including several years in a lead role
• Experience with Qt Widgets on Windows; QML is a plus
• Experience with software architecture of large C++ applications
• Experience with unit testing and test automation
• Experience with agile methods (e.g., Scrum)
• Experience in medical device software (IEC 62304, ISO 14971) or other safety-critical domains is a plus
• Professional English skills; German is a plus

You are

• A hands-on leader who takes ownership and leads by example
• A clear communicator and a coach for your team
• A highly analytical and independent personality who develops effective as well as practical solutions and strategies
• Open, flexible, and highly motivated to work in a dynamic environment

Why us?

We offer a challenging role in a multinational, innovative, fast growing and dynamic environment. In our company you can create, shape and take on responsibility. Our unique company culture is shaped by our passion and values.

Administrative

Place of work: Bern
Preferred start date: by agreement
Workload: 100%