ph3Overview of CERN -Discover a world where the impossible is made possible! /h3 pAre you passionate about cutting-edge technology and eager to work on innovative projects? We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Electronics Design and Low-Level Software to join our team. /p pAs part of our team, you will contribute to the White Rabbit (WR) project: a CERN‑born technology and now an industry‑standard that provides sub‑nanosecond synchronisation and deterministic data transfer to distributed devices interconnected with a WR network. /p pWe are looking for a skilled Embedded Software Developer to work on the next generation of the WR switch White Rabbit Switch v4. It is the core component of a WR network and now a new version is under development. Join us and take an active role in the design of this fully open‑source Ethernet switch! /p h3Your responsibilities /h3 ul liDevelop and maintain software and firmware for the WR Switch, including its Linux‑based operating system. /li liParticipate in bringing up and debugging new hardware versions. /li liMaintain git repos. /li liDevelop, maintain and perform WR Switch tests, including hardware in Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines, performance and compliance tests. /li liAssist in the development of production tests to be conducted post‑hardware manufacturing. /li liCollaborate with your colleagues in the hardware/software co‑design process, where HDL, firmware, Linux device drivers and host applications are developed and reviewed together. /li liCollaborate with external companies, universities and public institutes. /li liEnsure thorough and up‑to‑date documentation is in place. /li liPrepare firmware release. /li /ul pMore information here. /p h3Your profile /h3 ul liDevelopment of embedded Linux software and bare‑metal firmware. /li liWorking with an embedded Linux distribution running on SoC of AMD/Xilinx FPGAs. /li liPerformance and/or compliance testing using dedicated instrumentation. /li liDebugging of hardware. /li /ul h3Skills /h3 h3Required: /h3 ul liLow‑level programming in C, including bare‑metal. /li liEmbedded Linux and Linux Device drivers. /li liGit‑based development, code reviews, merge requests and CI pipelines. /li liPython. /li /ul h3Advantageous: /h3 ul liTesting frameworks, PyTest. /li liBasics of FPGA development (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog). /li liCapability of understanding PCB schematics. /li liNetworking and synchronisation protocols (e.g. NTP, PTP). /li /ul h3Language skills: /h3 ul liSpoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. /li /ul h3Eligibility criteria: /h3 ul liYou are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. /li liYou have a professional background in Software Engineering (or a related field) and have either: ul liA Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post‑graduation professional experience; /li liA PhD with no more than 3 years of post‑graduation professional experience. /li /ul /li liYou have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. /li /ul pJob closing date: b at 23:59 CEST. /b /p pContract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. /p pWorking hours: 40 hours per week /p pJob flexibility: Fully Onsite /p pTarget start date: 01-September-2026 /p pJob reference: BE-CEM-EDL- -GRAP /p pField of work: Software Engineering and IT /p pBenchmark job: - Computing Engineer /p h3Global Benefits /h3 ul liA monthly stipend between Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree. /li li30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. /li liCoverage by CERN's comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. /li liFamily, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. /li liA relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. /li liPossibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. /li liOn-the-job and formal training including language classes. /li /ul h3Overview of CERN -Discover a world where the impossible is made possible! /h3 pAt CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. /p pEvery day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting‑edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success. /p pIf you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! bTAKE PART! /b /p pMore information about us, here: bcareers.cern /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
