Software Engineer Embedded Systems & Technical Lead

Georg Fischer; Schaffhausen; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer seeks a Software Engineer Embedded Systems & Technical Lead to shape the direction of embedded and machine software for our Jointing Solutions portfolio. You will split time between hands-on coding (about 30%) and coordinating external development partners to ensure high-quality, future-ready solutions.

You will design, develop, and maintain software, define interfaces, and drive system concepts in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, CS or Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of professional software development experience, including embedded or machine software.
• Strong hands-on programming in C/C++ and experience in Java or C#/.NET.
• Experience coordinating external development partners and distributed teams.
• Knowledge of Requirements and Systems Engineering; hardware–software integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded and machine software solutions.
• Lead and coordinate external software development partners.
• Define, document, and implement software requirements and interfaces.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps integrations.
• Plan, execute, and oversee integration, verification, and testing.
• Drive continuous improvement of development processes.

Skills

C/C++

Automation programming

Java

C# / .NET

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Software Engineer Embedded Systems & Technical Lead (m/f/d)

Do you enjoy getting hands‑on with code while shaping the technical direction of innovative products?

In this role, you will combine software engineering expertise with technical leadership, taking ownership of embedded and machine software solutions for our Jointing Solutions portfolio (Infrared Fusion Machines). Approximately 30% of your time will be dedicated to hands‑on development, while the remaining 70% focuses on steering, challenging, and coordinating external development partners to ensure high‑quality, future‑ready solutions. If you are passionate about technology, collaboration, and bringing ideas from concept to deployment.

Your responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded and machine software solutions, contributing directly to coding and software architecture
• Lead and coordinate external software development partners, ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and alignment with project objectives
• Define, document, and implement software requirements, interfaces, and system concepts in close collaboration with cross‑functional teams
• Develop and maintain modern development environments, toolchains, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure DevOps integrations
• Plan, execute, and oversee integration, verification, and acceptance testing to ensure reliable and high‑quality software releases
• Take technical ownership of software approvals, support product development projects with functional prototypes, and drive continuous improvement of development processes

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 6+ years of professional experience in software development, including several years in embedded systems or machine software environments
• Strong hands‑on programming skills in C/C++ and experience with at least one of the following: automation programming, Java, or C#/.NET
• Experience managing external development partners, suppliers, or distributed engineering teams while maintaining technical ownership
• Knowledge of Requirements Engineering and Systems Engineering methods, ideally combined with a solid understanding of electronics and hardware‑software integration
• Curiosity and willingness to expand your expertise in automation, web technologies, HMI solutions, and modern software development practices
• Important: A valid work permit-or at least EU citizenship-is essential.