Senior Embedded Software Engineer C/C++ (m/f/d) 80 - 100 %
- 01 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
About the job
I can make an important contribution here.
I proudly tell others that I work here.
I can take time off when I consider it necessary.
90% of our employees agreed with these statements in the last employee survey.
Do you want to develop embedded software that is used worldwide in demanding measurement and sensor systems?
With us, you accompany solutions from the initial concept idea to successful market launch. You analyse complex technical issues, develop innovative approaches, and actively shape our products.
You work in an agile, internationally networked development environment. You operate at the interface of software, sensor technology, and electronics. You apply your expertise purposefully and actively participate in technical decisions. Regular professional exchange with teams in the USA, India, and China is also part of your daily routine. This way, you experience firsthand the contribution your work makes to the success of our products. Interested? Then support our team at the Uster location as
Senior Embedded Software Engineer C/C++ (m/f/d)
Your tasks
- Conceptualisation, design, and implementation of sophisticated embedded software in C/C++ for our measurement and sensor systems
- Development of system architectures, technical concepts, and specifications as well as design of complex software and hardware functions
- Processing, analysing, and interpreting sensor signals and developing corresponding algorithms
- Participation in agile software development and collaboration in international, interdisciplinary teams
- Supporting our embedded systems throughout the entire product lifecycle – from idea to market launch
- Conducting verifications, system tests, and field trials with customers abroad, for example in India or China
- Evaluating new technologies and developing innovative approaches for future products and applications
Your toolkit
- University degree in software engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable qualification, plus several years of experience in embedded software development
- Excellent knowledge of C/C++ and the corresponding development tools as well as experience with agile software development
- Solid know-how in microprocessors, sensor technology, measurement technology, and electronic circuits
- Experience in the conception, architecture, and implementation of complex technical systems, ideally in the field of sensor, measurement, or testing systems
- Practical experience in processing and analysing measurement and sensor data; knowledge of statistical evaluation methods, experience with Linux® or electronics development is an advantage
- Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written; willingness to travel
- High initiative, an independent and structured way of working, and enjoyment in taking responsibility, driving new ideas forward, and analytically addressing technical issues
Your benefits
- High personal responsibility, great scope for design, and technical influence on our products
- Responsibility for solutions from the first idea to the market-ready product
- Flexible working hours model with regular on-site presence as well as supplementary home office and remote work options
- Above-average social benefits and an excellent pension scheme
- Generous support for your professional development
Your future environment
As a world market leader in textile electronics, quality is our focus. We achieve high quality only with team spirit and when we feel comfortable at work. That is why we have flat hierarchies, rely on self-responsible teams, and maintain a collegial tone. You fit perfectly into the USTER family if you enjoy taking responsibility and like a lively, international environment.
Pietro Volpe will be happy to answer your questions at +41 43 366 39 35.