Do you enjoy getting hands-on with code while shaping the technical direction of innovative products?
In this role, you will combine software engineering expertise with technical leadership, taking ownership of embedded and machine software solutions for our Jointing Solutions portfolio (Infrared Fusion Machines). Approximately 30% of your time will be dedicated to hands-on development, while the remaining 70% focuses on steering, challenging, and coordinating external development partners to ensure high-quality, future-ready solutions. If you are passionate about technology, collaboration, and bringing ideas from concept to deployment.
Software Engineer Embedded Systems & Technical Lead (m/f/d)
Your responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded and machine software solutions, contributing directly to coding and software architecture
- Lead and coordinate external software development partners, ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and alignment with project objectives
- Define, document, and implement software requirements, interfaces, and system concepts in close collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Develop and maintain modern development environments, toolchains, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure DevOps integrations
- Plan, execute, and oversee integration, verification, and acceptance testing to ensure reliable and high-quality software releases
- Take technical ownership of software approvals, support product development projects with functional prototypes, and drive continuous improvement of development processes
Your profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 6+ years of professional experience in software development, including several years in embedded systems or machine software environments
- Strong hands-on programming skills in C/C++ and experience with at least one of the following: automation programming, Java, or C#/.NET
- Experience managing external development partners, suppliers, or distributed engineering teams while maintaining technical ownership
- Knowledge of Requirements Engineering and Systems Engineering methods, ideally combined with a solid understanding of electronics and hardware-software integration
- Curiosity and willingness to expand your expertise in automation, web technologies, HMI solutions, and modern software development practices
- Important: A valid work permit—or at least EU citizenship—is essential.
Your contact:
René Paparusso
Team Lead Talent Acquisition Management Switzerland
Phone: +41 52 547 10 79
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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Contact person:
René Paparusso Talent Acquisition Specialist [email protected]Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button. The recruiter’s email is for enquiries only.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 6+ years of professional software development experience
- Several years of experience in embedded systems or machine software environments
- Strong hands-on programming skills in C/C++
- Experience with automation programming, Java, or C#/.NET
- Experience managing external development partners, suppliers, or distributed engineering teams while maintaining technical ownership
- Knowledge of Requirements Engineering and Systems Engineering methods
- Understanding of electronics and hardware-software integration
- Willingness to expand expertise in automation, web technologies, HMI solutions, and modern software development practices
- Valid work permit or EU citizenship
What We Do
GF – with its three divisions GF Piping Systems, GF Casting Solutions, and GF Machining Solutions – offers products and solutions that enable the safe transport of liquids and gases, as well as lightweight casting components and high-precision manufacturing technologies. As a sustainability and innovation leader, GF strives to achieve profitable growth while offering superior value to its customers for more than 200 years. Founded in 1802, the Corporation is headquartered in Switzerland and present in 34 countries with 138 companies, 60 of which are production companies with 83 facilities. GF’s 15’207 employees worldwide generated sales of CHF 3’998 million in 2022.
