Senior Real-Time Embedded Systems Engineer

Paul Scherrer Institut; Villigen; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, invites applications for a Senior Software Developer in the Real-Time and Embedded Systems Development group. You will develop real-time control software, Linux/EPICS drivers, and low-level OS components for PSI hardware platforms.

We seek a degree in a STEM field with strong C/C++ skills, real-time and Linux experience, and excellent cross-disciplinary collaboration. Proficiency in English is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and kernel driver and close to hardware, low-level software development.
• Extensive experience with real-time applications, Linux, embedded and distributed systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and a collaborative, proactive mindset.
• Very good command of English; knowledge of German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Independent development, implementation, and maintenance of control system software, including real-time applications, Linux/EPICS drivers, client applications, and user interfaces (UIs)
• Design and development of low-level OS (Linux) components, covering kernel customization, configuration, compilation, Linux image creation, device trees, filesystems, kernel drivers, and libraries
• Creation of software support and tools (drivers, U-Boot, Yocto, BSP adaptations, testing, and commissioning) for current and next-generation PSI hardware platforms (cPCI-S, SoC/SoM, UltraScale+, Intel/ARM/PowerPC, etc.) in collaboration with the electronics section and other internal and external specialist groups
• Participation in internal initiatives within the Control Systems section, collaborating closely with other groups, and actively contributing to the development of architectural designs and overarching goals for the Section

Kenntnisse

C

C++

Kernel driver

Embedded systems

Real-time systems

Linux

Distributed systems

English

German (nice to have)

Ausbildung

Degree in STEM

Jobbeschreibung

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, invites applications for a Senior Software Developer in the Real-Time and Embedded Systems Development group. You will develop real-time control software, Linux/EPICS drivers, and low-level OS components for PSI hardware platforms.

We seek a degree in a STEM field with strong C/C++ skills, real-time and Linux experience, and excellent cross-disciplinary collaboration. Proficiency in English is essential; German is a plus.