Senior Software Engineer

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The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting‑edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamental science. By combining fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major societal, scientific, and economic challenges. PSI employs about 2,300 people, and a quarter of our staff are post‑docs, post‑graduates or apprentices.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer in the Software Engineering – Backend, Controls Section.

• Lead the development of the full software stack for camera and detector data acquisition service.
• Collaborate with system integrators to ensure the software is deployable, providing them with robust interfaces for service management and monitoring.
• End‑to‑end management of the build and deployment lifecycle using Docker, Ansible, Git, CI/CD, and package management (Conan).
• Actively document new and existing technical solutions, e.g. through specifications, test plans and procedures, user guides, technical reports and publications.

• Degree in software engineering, computer science, or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive experience developing software in C++ (Python or Rust is a plus).
• Proficiency in structured software development workflows, including issue tracking, version control (Git), and CI/CD.
• Communicative, collaborative, self‑motivated and customer‑oriented personality who likes to work in a team.
• Good command of English, German, or willingness to learn German is an advantage.

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on‑site infrastructure.

For further information, please contact Tadej Humar, phone .

Please submit your application online for the position as a Senior Software Engineer (Index‑. ).

Human Resources Management, Adrian Kirsch, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Research Services