Mettler Toledo
Nänikon-Greifensee
Senior Software Engineer
- 18 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Fluent)
About the job
About Mettler ToledoMETTLER TOLEDO is a world-leading provider of precision instruments and services. In laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retail applications, we are known for innovation and quality. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in around 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
Your Responsibilities
Our thermal analysis devices are mechatronic systems of the highest quality and performance for determining a wide range of thermal and mechanical properties. They are used by our customers for research, development, and quality assurance of substances and materials of all kinds. For our global headquarters in Nänikon-Greifensee, we are looking to strengthen our software team with a committed Senior Software Engineer 80 - 100% (all genders) who will actively shape the future of our PC-based software solutions.
In this role, you will undertake the following tasks:
- You will contribute to the further development of a complex, innovative PC-based application software.
- You will drive the replacement and modernisation of existing subsystems, especially in the area of the integrated database management system and the graphical user interface.
- You will take on architectural tasks to abstract operating system and open-source components.
- You will develop specifications, designs, and test concepts within our development process.
- You will support product launches as well as the maintenance and further development of existing products on the market.
- You will work closely with interdisciplinary project teams from product management, electronics, mechanics, and sensor development.
We require the following for this position:
- You have a completed engineering degree (FH, ETH, TU) specialising in Technical Computer Science or a comparable qualification.
- You possess excellent knowledge of C++ and several years of experience in developing Windows® desktop applications.
- You have solid knowledge of relational database systems and experience with APIs for data access and database administration.
- You have experience with libraries and frameworks for developing graphical user interfaces.
- You have good knowledge of the architecture of web-based applications.
- You have knowledge of communication protocols for secure communication with external devices.
- You have experience in developing operating system-independent applications.
- You are familiar with development environments such as Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code as well as modern software development processes.
- You have knowledge of Application Lifecycle Management, version control with Git, and automated build and deployment environments, ideally Azure DevOps.
- You understand the requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act and their impact on the software development process.
- You enjoy taking responsibility and actively shaping forward-looking developments.
- You are characterised by commitment, self-responsibility, quality awareness, and a structured and team-oriented working style.
- Very good German and English skills are required.
We offer:
- Flexible working hours depending on the position with a hybrid working model and attractive training opportunities
- We offer a 40-hour week with at least 25 days of holiday plus 4-7 bridge days per year
- Free parking spaces and a workplace with direct public transport connection are available
- In our own METTLER TOLEDO staff restaurant, we offer our employees healthy and discounted meals
- Additionally, there are other attractive benefits such as various subsidies for sporting activities, etc.
You can expect challenging, varied, and diverse tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and realise your next career goal.
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our job portal.
Please note that due to our data protection policies, we do not accept application documents by email, only applications submitted via our job platform. Furthermore, we are currently not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team at ta-ch@mt.com .
#MTCH
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our job portal.
Please note that due to our data protection policies, we do not accept application documents by email, only applications submitted via our job platform. Furthermore, we are currently not accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team at ta-ch@mt.com .
#MTCH
Equal Opportunity
We promote equal opportunities worldwide and value diversity in our teams regarding work experience, field of expertise, gender, and ethnic background. More information about our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity can be found here .
