Firmware / Kernel Engineer (Low-Level/ Embedded/ Security) [hybrid]

Salary: CHF 80’000 - 110’000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong programming skills in C, C++, Assembly, or Rust.
• Experience with firmware development, bootloaders, or kernel internals (Linux or similar).
• Understanding of embedded architectures (ARM, AArch64).
• Knowledge of system security and hardware/software interfaces.
• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Fluent in English; good communicator and team player.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize low-level and embedded system code.
• Work across firmware, kernel, and OS-level components.
• Contribute to system architecture and hardware/software interfaces.
• Improve internal build, test, and CI infrastructure.

Technologies:

• ARM
• BitBucket
• Embedded
• Firmware
• GitHub
• GitLab
• Hardware
• Linux
• Rust
• Security
• C++
• System Engineer
• WebAssembly

More:

Our client, a well-funded technology start-up, is seeking a Software Engineer with strong experience in low-level programming and embedded systems. The team develops advanced system software at the intersection of hardware, operating systems, and security, working on challenges that require a deep understanding of how modern devices function at their core.

Why Apply - Work on technically challenging, low-level software with real-world impact. - Exposure to the entire software stack, from firmware to OS internals. - Flat hierarchy, broad responsibility, and room to grow. - Competitive compensation and flexible working setup.

Keywords: C / C++ / Rust / Assembly / Linux Kernel / Embedded Systems / Firmware / OS Internals / AOSP / Drivers / Compilers / Security / System Programming

With your application, please share links to your GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket profile or code samples.

last updated 44 week of 2025