XR Software Engineer (BE-CEM-MRO-2026-60-GRAP)

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join a project focused on transforming robotic hand rehabilitation for post-stroke patients. The role involves developing immersive VR/AR environments, integrating robotic exoskeletons, implementing multimodal feedback, and analysing physiological signals to provide adaptive, patient-centered therapy. You will work in a multidisciplinary team at CERN, combining expertise in robotics, human-machine interaction, and rehabilitation technologies to deliver innovative solutions that enhance patient engagement and accelerate recovery.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and implement VR/AR rehabilitation environments.
• Implement multimodal feedback systems, including haptic, visual, and audio cues.
• Acquire, process, and analyse physiological signals to adapt therapy in real time.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design patient-centered rehabilitation solutions.
• Test, validate, and optimise the rehabilitation system with end-users.

Your profile:

• Experience in robotics, human-machine interfaces, or control systems.
• Familiarity with wearable sensor integration and haptic feedback.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, including technical documentation and reporting.
• Previous work in rehabilitation technologies or assistive systems is an asset.

Skills:

• Proficiency in VR/AR reality development (Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Robotics and systems Integration: sensor integration, haptics, control systems.
• Strong programming skills (Python, C++, C#).
• Basic knowledge of Machine Learning and its applications (e.g., signal analysis, pattern recognition, adaptive systems).
• Experience with physiological signal acquisition and processing.
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State .
• You have a professional background in Robotics, Computer Science (or a related field) and have either:
  • a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 07.04.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Target start date: 01-May-2026

Job reference: BE-CEM-MRO-2026-60-GRAP

Field of work: Software Engineering and IT

Benchmark job: 200020 - Computing Engineer

Global Benefits

• A monthly stipend between 6372-7004 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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