Software Engineer (SY-BI-SW-2026-175-LD) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Introduction
You will take responsibility for the maintenance and further development of several key existing beam instrumentation systems.
Collaborate with experts, operators, and multidisciplinary teams to understand needs, gather requirements, and develop effective software solutions.
- Introduction:
- You will take responsibility for the maintenance and further development of several key existing beam instrumentation systems.
Application process
- As automation, AI and ML continue to transform scientific computing and software engineering, you will play a major role in the coordination of our group’s efforts as we embark on an ambitious programme to apply these technologies to accelerator instrumentation, data analysis, software development, and system operations. Functions:
- Designing, developing, deploying, and optimising machine learning solutions for a range of beam instrumentation applications, such as anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, signal classification, and automated diagnostics.
- Master's Degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of computer science, applied physics or a related field. Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in the field of software engineering with an emphasis on developing deterministic software in a real-time environment.
- Experience applying AI and machine learning techniques to engineering, scientific, or software development challenges.
- Familiarity with large language models and AI-assisted software engineering, or agent-based systems is considered an advantage
- Basic knowledge of electronics-based digital acquisition hardware. Technical competencies:
- Development of software for embedded and real-time systems with/without OS: using Python and C++?.
Company and context
- Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.
- Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
- At 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.
- Every 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.
- If 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!
Additional details
- As automation, AI and ML continue to transform scientific computing and software engineering, you will play a major role in the coordination of our group’s efforts as we embark on an ambitious programme to apply these technologies to accelerator instrumentation, data analysis, software development, and system operations.
- Enhancing the performance, maintainability, and reliability of beam instrumentation systems through thoughtful redesign, refactoring, comprehensive testing, and safe recommissioning.
- Master's Degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of computer science, applied physics or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of electronics-based digital acquisition hardware. Technical competencies:
- Testing, diagnosing and optimisation of software. Behavioural competencies:
- Learning and Sharing Knowledge: sharing knowledge and expertise freely and willingly with others; coaching others to ensure knowledge transfer.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 06.09.2026 at 23:59 CEST. Employment Conditions:
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Hybrid Job reference: SY-BI-SW-2026-175-LD Field of work: Software Engineering and IT Benchmark Job Title: Computing Engineer
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Basic knowledge of electronics-based digital acquisition hardware.
- Technical competencies:
- Testing, diagnosing and optimisation of software.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 06.09.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
- Employment Conditions:
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