Software Engineer (Python & LabVIEW) (BE-CEM-MTA-2025-2-GRAP)

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, you will join the Measurement, Test & Analysis team within the Beams department. 
This role is central to our efforts in supporting the ETBS, RADE (Rapid Application Development Environment), and client projects, including the ETBS electron gun and other exciting internal initiatives. 

Your responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to develop user and expert testbench applications, distributed control systems, and configuration tools. 

You will: 

• Design, develop, and maintain user and expert testbench applications; 
• Develop and implement distributed control systems, user applications, and configuration tools; 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver robust software solutions; 
• Ensure seamless integration and optimization of software systems with existing hardware and workflows; 
• Perform thorough testing, debugging, and documentation of software to ensure quality and reliability; 
• Stay updated on emerging software technologies and best practices to continuously improve project outcomes.

Your profile

Skills

• Knowledge of software engineering practices, source code management and bug tracking;
• Knowledge of Python & LabVIEW programming;
• Basics knowledge in Linux and Windows OS;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Good communication skills;
• Knowledge of Continous Integration (Jenkins, GitlabCI etc) would be an advantage;
• Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• You have a professional background in Software Engineering and IT (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: 09.03.2025 at 23:59h (midnight) CET.

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

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Target start date: 01-April-2025

Job reference: BE-CEM-MTA-2025-2-GRAP

Field of work: Software Engineering and IT

Benchmark job: 200020 - Computing Engineer

What we offer

• A monthly stipend ranging between 6287 and 6911 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

We are on a Quest. A Journey into discovery like no other. Bring your expertise to our unique work and develop your knowledge and skills at pace. Join world-class subject matter experts on unique projects, in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.

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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.

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