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Together with our customers, we combine the real and digital worlds
With technology, software and services for smart buildings, we transform the everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and create world-class occupant experiences for their people. It’s not just about improving buildings – it’s about creating efficient, safe, adaptable and sustainable environments, which improve the way the world lives and works.
The digital transformation of buildings is a fast-changing, dynamic sector, and it needs more than just great technology - it needs great people, too. We know a business only thrives if its people are thriving, so at Siemens we put our people first.
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.
Would you also like to play an active role in influencing current trends and developments and make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people in Switzerland? Then you’ve come to the right place! Apply today for the position of Embedded Linux Software Engineer.
Join our core team dedicated to developing the next generation of intelligent and connected building systems. We are at the forefront of significantly improving energy efficiency and user friendliness in autonomous buildings, where technology interacts seamlessly with people, systems, and external elements
Your new responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded software and architecture for Linux-based edge devices, using containerization technologies for scalable deployment in building automation environments
- Implement, test, maintain, and continuously improve software for secure, reliable, and high-quality device operation using modern DevSecOps practices and CI/CD automation
- Drive technical quality through clear documentation, issue analysis, bug fixing, and effective source code management
- Collaborate with global colleagues on requirements, feature refinement, and release activities while taking ownership of topics end to end
- Contribute to reusable internal and open-source components with an open mindset and an upstream-first approach
- Take on the scrum master role for the team and support agile ways of working with a focus on customer centricity, continuous improvement, and timely delivery
Your talents and experience
- A master’s or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable technical field
- Several years of experience in professional software development and object-oriented design
- Strong programming skills in Rust/C++; knowledge of Go is a plus
- Solid expertise in software engineering for embedded Linux systems, ideally including Yocto Project
- Hands-on experience with networking and connectivity topics such as TCP/IP, IPv6, MQTT, mDNS, firewall concepts and more
- Familiarity with containerization and application management, ideally with Podman
- Experience with modern development practices, including the effective use of AI-assisted development tools, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation
- Confidence working in agile environments, ideally with experience as a scrum master enabling effective collaboration and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of building automation or IoT protocols such as BACnet/SC, Modbus, KNX, M-Bus, CoAP, Thread, KNX IoT, or HTTP is an advantage
- Experience with SBOM generation processes, standards, and tools (e.g., in the context of the Cyber Resilience Act) is an advantage
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, and a clear willingness to take ownership
- Fluent English; German language skills are beneficial
Employee benefits
- 2–3 days per week of mobile working is standard
- Mobility allowance
- Varied further training opportunities
- Access to employee share programs
- Further information about employee benefits can be found here
Our corporate culture – your new working environment
The culture at Siemens Switzerland is more than just a working environment – it is at the heart of our day-to-day interactions and the key to our success. Siemens Switzerland offers a future-oriented working environment characterized by innovation, sustainability and personal development. We are characterized by personal responsibility, equal opportunities and diversity, to which every employee can contribute authentically. Flexible working models and remote working are a reality for us and enable our employees to achieve a good work-life balance. Learn more and find out if you are a good match with Siemens by taking our culture quiz!
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I look forward to receiving your application.
Nathalie
Talent Acquisition Partner
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