Senior Software Developer
Paul Scherrer Institut
Role description
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 fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.
The Control Systems section at PSI has around 35 developers and integrators divided into 6 groups. The Section develops and maintains core software tools, APIs, and building blocks that enable reliable and robust control systems for some of the world's most advanced large-scale research facilities. Our control systems are based on the open-platform toolkit EPICS, addressing the demanding challenges of data acquisition and device control in modern accelerator and beamline environments.
For the Real-Time and Embedded Systems Development group we are looking for a
Senior Software Developer
Your tasks
- Independent development, implementation, and maintenance of control system software, including real-time applications, Linux/EPICS drivers, client applications, and user interfaces (UIs)
- Design and development of low-level OS (Linux) components, covering kernel customization, configuration, compilation, Linux image creation, device trees, filesystems, kernel drivers, and libraries
- Creation of software support and tools (drivers, U-Boot, Yocto, BSP adaptations, testing, and commissioning) for current and next-generation PSI hardware platforms (cPCI-S, SoC/SoM, UltraScale+, Intel/ARM/PowerPC, etc.) in collaboration with the electronics section and other internal and external specialist groups
- Participation in internal initiatives within the Control Systems section, collaborating closely with other groups, and actively contributing to the development of architectural designs and overarching goals for the Section
Your profile
- Degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong programming skills in C, C++, and kernel driver and close to hardware, low-level software development
- Extensive experience with real-time applications, Linux, embedded and distributed systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and a collaborative, proactive mindset
- Very good command of English; knowledge of German is a plus
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the ob, 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 Dragutin Maier-Manojlovic, phone .
Please submit your application online by 18. September 2026 for the position as Senior Software Developer (Index-Nr. ).
Paul Scherrer Institute, People & Culture, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
