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Senior Embedded Software Engineer (80-100%)

Zurich Instruments
Zurich, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026

Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and in control electronics for quantum computing. Our products are used in many challenging research fields by scientists all over the world and by leading high-tech companies worldwide. We help advance science and build the next generation of quantum computers.


Are you interested to learn how quantum computers work? Do you feel challenged and enthusiastic about building embedded systems that set new performance benchmarks in the market?


This is your chance to join our high-quality R&D team in Zurich as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer (80-100%)!

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Your responsibilities
  • Take ownership of our embedded software architecture and implementation
  • Implement, test, and verify software executed on embedded systems running Linux
  • Debug software that provides limited visibility when running in an embedded environment
  • Maintain a high quality standard by reviewing code contributions by other developers
  • Collaborate closely with software, FPGA, and hardware development teams as well as product management
  • Help design digital systems with state-of-the-art SoC and FPGA chips for new products
  • Follow new trends in the embedded software development market, and propose the adoption of new concepts and tools


Your profile
  • MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or similar
  • Expert knowhow in developing embedded software that interacts both with high-performance host computers and with underlying hardware including FPGAs
  • Advanced knowledge of embedded Linux development and tooling
  • Deep understanding of technologies like Ethernet, PCIe, CPU caches, DDR memories, DMA engines, etc.
  • Expert knowledge of C . Basic knowhow of either VHDL or Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Basic understanding of FPGA logic design and development tools
  • Proficient in English, additional languages are a plus


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We offer a diverse work environment with an open and transparent company culture where personal development forms the basis of our success. We thrive on cooperation and support distributed decision-making that allows everyone to take responsibility and generate substantial impact from the start and on many levels.


Now is a great time to join the team.


We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter.

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