Senior Software Engineer C++

Position Type

Full-time

100

Zurich, Switzerland

R&D SW

Jan Müller

March 5, 2026

At Max Well Biosystems, we innovate the future of electrophysiology by developing cutting‑edge technologies for neural activity recording. Our platform includes the software Max Lab Live, a custom‑designed integrated circuit, and an FPGA‑based data acquisition system that generates vast amounts of data when electrically imaging neuronal tissue. These data are processed, analyzed, and visualized in real time.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer C++ to join our interdisciplinary team, helping us develop novel tools for neuroscience research and drug discovery.

• Write elegant and maintainable code for our high‑performance data acquisition and analysis software
• Design and implement next‑generation UX and data visualizations
• Design and implement software APIs, and work with application scientists to optimize software interfaces
• Improve robustness and reliability of the codebase and devote time to polishing products and systems
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior team members
• Contribute your own ideas in our agile development process

• Proven track record as a software engineer with 5+ years of experience
• Strong background in systems programming
• Strong programming skills in C++, familiarity with modern C++ standards
• Experience with network programming, server client applications
• Experience with LLM‑assisted coding tools (e.g. Claude)
• Knowledge in Linux, Bash and Python
• Great teammate, entrepreneurial mindset
• Keen to help create a positive, supportive, engaging team environment
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)
• Experience with some of the following topics is a plus:
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization
  • Experience in UI/UX design with Qt
  • Experience with OpenGLExperience with agile development approaches
  • Curiosity about neuroscience applications

• Python – for our analysis algorithms we are relying on the Python data science stack
• C++ – for real time processing and visualization
• Qt – we embrace Qt for all our user interfaces
• Linux and bash

Are you motivated, innovative and committed to delivering first‑rate performance? Have you ever wanted to work with cutting‑edge technology involving both engineering and biology? Do you enjoy working in an international, multidisciplinary, and diverse team? Then we might have a position for you. Join Max Well Biosystems in innovating the future of electrophysiology for drug discovery and basic research.

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