Software Developer Embedded Linux

Salary: CHF 90'000 - 120'000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field
• At least 5 years in object-oriented design and professional software development
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (20) and optional scripting languages (Python, Linux shell)
• Solid software engineering knowledge for secure embedded devices, including Embedded Linux, Yocto Project, and Podman
• Knowledge of Building Automation Protocols such as BACnet/SC, Modbus, KNX, M-Bus, IPv6, CoAP is advantageous
• Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines (CMake, GitLab, Lava), Git, Googletest, and code analysis tools
• Proven experience in agile development (Scrum) and effective requirements engineering
• Excellent communication skills, proactive personality, and ability to collaborate globally
• Willingness to take ownership of topics, drive innovation, and adapt to change
• Fluent, negotiation-level English and ideally good knowledge of German

Responsibilities:

• Develop the business logic and software architecture for the automation controllers of our successful "Desigo" building automation system
• Design, implement, maintain, enhance, test, and support software on Embedded Linux systems
• Ensure code quality through documentation, issue tracking, bug fixing, and governance of code repositories
• Support and coordinate with global colleagues, contributing to release management for maintained software
• Evaluate and contribute to open-source and internal software components with an "open mindset" and "upstream first" approach
• Work in an agile development environment (Scrum), focusing on customer needs and delivering high-quality software

Technologies:

• CI/CD
• Embedded
• Git
• GitLab
• Support
• Linux
• Mobile
• Podman
• Python
• C++

More:

Siemens Smart Infrastructure combines the real and digital worlds across energy systems, buildings, and industries, enhancing the way people live and work, and significantly improving efficiency and sustainability. Together, we create an impact. We work together with customers and partners to create an ecosystem that both intuitively responds to the needs of people and helps customers achieve their business goals.

Within our buildings business, our diverse global team will support you through your career and challenge you to grow in new and exciting ways as we transform the world’s infrastructure. In our quest to revolutionize the world’s infrastructure, we’re seeking a dynamic Software Developer with Embedded Linux experience for our Product Solution Automation Team within our Smart Infrastructure business.

We place significant emphasis on fostering an inclusive and flexible working culture that encourages everyone to be their authentic selves. Equal opportunities and diversity are important to us and contribute to an enriching corporate culture. We actively embrace mobile working to provide every colleague with more autonomy and the chance to achieve a good work-life balance.

Our culture at Siemens Switzerland is defined by more than just the working environment. It is the heart of our daily interactions and the key to our success.

last updated 23 week of 2026