Senior C++ Engineer & Tech Lead – Hands-On Qt & Architecture

Startupvalleys; Bern; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Startupvalleys in Bern seeks a hands-on Senior Software Engineer to lead a medical device software team. You will own architecture, guide delivery, and mentor developers while shaping long-term technical directions.

You will develop core features in modern C++ and Qt, review code, promote quality standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, and clinically relevant software. This is a leadership role with a practical, hands-on focus.

Qualifications

• 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 safety-critical domains is a plus.
• Professional English skills; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Sprint planning

C++

Qt

Architecture design

Unit testing

Test automation

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Qt Widgets (Windows)

QML

Job description

Startupvalleys in Bern seeks a hands-on Senior Software Engineer to lead a medical device software team. You will own architecture, guide delivery, and mentor developers while shaping long-term technical directions.

You will develop core features in modern C++ and Qt, review code, promote quality standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, and clinically relevant software. This is a leadership role with a practical, hands-on focus.