Software Engineer

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is seeking an experienced software engineer in Geneva, Switzerland, to develop and maintain C++ software solutions for power converters. Responsibilities include enhancing software for AMD Zynq UltraScale+ SoC platforms and participating in software validation.

Qualified candidates should have a Master's degree with professional experience or a PhD in a relevant field. The role involves interaction with stakeholders and contributing to CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience for a Master's degree.
• No more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience for a PhD.
• Professional background in Software or electronics engineering.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain C++ software for power converters.
• Develop software for Linux and bare-metal cores.
• Participate in software validation using hardware-in-the-loop.
• Contribute to CI/CD and automated testing framework.

Skills

C++ programming

Software validation

Hardware-in-the-loop testing

CI/CD practices

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Linux

AMD Zynq UltraScale+ SoC platform

Job description

In this role, you will engage in the development, enhancement and maintenance of C++ based software solutions running on a System on Chip platform. You will also interact with the stakeholders to capture and implement their requirements.

Your responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain C++ software that controls and monitors power converters.
• Develop and integrate software for Linux and bare-metal cores on the AMD Zynq UltraScale+ SoC platform.
• Participate in software validation using hardware-in-the-loop digital twins, as well as in the commissioning of real power converters ranging from a few kilowatts to tens of megawatts.
• Contribute to our CI/CD and automated testing framework.
• You have a professional background in Software or electronics engineering (or a related field) and have either:
  • a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post‑graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post‑graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.