Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Zurich, Switzerland | Hybrid Permanent Role Are you a highly experienced Embedded Software Engineer who enjoys working deep within Linux, close to the hardware, rather than several abstraction layers above it? We are supporting a well-established Swiss technology organisation in the recruitment of a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a highly experienced engineering team in the region of Zurich. This is a genuinely technical position for somebody who enjoys Embedded C, Linux/Unix, low-level programming, real-time systems and understanding exactly how software interacts with hardware . You will be working in a sophisticated engineering environment on complex, long-lifecycle systems , alongside highly experienced software, electronics and engineering specialists. What you will be doing Design, develop and maintain embedded and low-level software Develop real-time applications primarily using C Work extensively within Linux / Unix environments Develop and maintain Linux kernel and device drivers Work on Linux kernel customisation, configuration and compilation Develop device trees, filesystems, libraries and Linux images Develop and adapt Board Support Packages (BSPs) Work with technologies including Yocto and U-Boot Develop software for a variety of modern embedded hardware architectures Support software/hardware integration, testing and commissioning Troubleshoot complex issues at the hardware/software boundary Collaborate closely with electronics and other engineering specialists Contribute to technical architecture and longer-term engineering decisions What we are looking for This is a genuinely senior position , and we are particularly interested in speaking with engineers who have built significant hands‑on expertise in low‑level software development. Ideally, you bring: 7+ years of relevant professional experience Excellent programming skills in C Strong low-level / close-to-hardware programming expertise Extensive experience with Linux and/or Unix Strong knowledge of embedded systems Experience developing kernel and/or device drivers Experience with real-time applications Knowledge of technologies such as Yocto, U-Boot, BSPs and device trees Experience working across the hardware/software interface A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, another STEM discipline , or equivalent practical experience Very good English communication skills German is an advantage, but not required C++ knowledge would be useful, but it isn't the primary focus of the position. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is hands‑on, technically curious, collaborative and comfortable working within a highly experienced engineering team . And a good sense of humour is definitely appreciated! Why join? This is an opportunity to work for a highly respected, technically advanced Swiss organisation where engineering quality and long-term technical thinking genuinely matter. You will benefit from: Deep technical work – genuinely low-level engineering rather than generic application development Hardware + software exposure – work directly at the boundary between embedded software and electronics Experienced colleagues – join a team with considerable technical expertise and knowledge Interesting, complex systems – work on sophisticated technology with long development and operational lifecycles International environment – applications from engineers outside Switzerland are very welcome Professional development – strong onboarding, training and long-term development opportunities Excellent working conditions – a stable environment designed to support sustainable, long‑term careers #J-18808-Ljbffr