Senior Software Engineer, Desktop Applications

avec compétence GmbH; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 30% home office

Three core days in the office

Interim 3–6 months before permanent

Job summary

Online privacy technology is seeking a senior software engineer to take technical ownership of a cross‑platform desktop application built on a Rust‑based stack for Windows and Linux clients. You will assess new technologies, transform product specs into technical requirements, and lead implementation.

You will mentor teammates, shape architectural decisions and help scale the development lifecycle while ensuring secure coding practices.

Qualifications

• Significant professional software development experience with Rust, or strong modern C++ background.
• Experience developing cross-platform desktop applications for Windows and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Assess new technologies and support cross-team technical decision making.
• Transform product specifications into technical requirements and lead implementation.
• Implement, deploy and maintain existing and new product features.
• Enhance software development lifecycle, tools and processes for scalability.
• Write clear, concise and testable code to maintain codebase quality.
• Manage scoping, planning and execution of new features and technical initiatives.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of learning and quality.

Skills

Rust / C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Job description

You will take technical ownership of a cross-platform desktop application, working on a new Rust-based technology stack for Windows and Linux clients.

Tasks

• Assess new technologies and support cross-team technical decision making
• Transform product specifications into technical requirements and lead implementation
• Implement, deploy and maintain existing and new product features
• Enhance software development lifecycle, tools and processes for scalability
• Write clear, concise and testable code to maintain codebase quality
• Manage scoping, planning and execution of new features and technical initiatives
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of learning and quality

Profile

• Significant professional software development experience with Rust, or strong modern C++ background
• Experience developing cross-platform Windows and Linux desktop applications
• Familiarity with native or cross-platform desktop UI frameworks
• Ability to make architectural decisions and contribute to strategic technical planning
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues remotely
• Understanding of secure coding practices
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field

Offer

• Up to 30% home office, three core days in the office
• 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position

Company

Online privacy technology