Software Engineer Job in , , Switzerland

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. They use the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments to study the basic constituents of matter, the fundamental particles. The particles are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives the physicists clues about how the particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

Software Engineer Job Description

Software Engineer in the BEAMS Department (BE), the Beams Instrumentation Group (BI), the Software Section (SW).

As a Software Engineer you will join the Beams Department (BE), responsible for the beam generation, acceleration, diagnostics, controls and performance optimization for the LHC and its injector accelerators (http://beams.web.cern.ch/(link is external)).  You will be part of the Software Section (SW) of the Beam Instrumentation Group (BI). This Section provides the software necessary to develop, test, diagnose and maintain the different instruments produced by the BI Group (https://be-dep-bi.web.cern.ch/(link is external)). You will take part in developing, testing and maintaining the software required for the diagnostic devices used by the accelerator operators to control the particle beams being produced and accelerated at CERN.
 
Functions
As a Software Engineer you will: 

• Take responsibility for systems: discuss and negotiate with stakeholders to understand their needs; propose and specify suitable solutions to fulfil client needs and the evolution of the systems;
• Develop the real-time software (C++) using the software frameworks employed at CERN and according to specifications you will help to clarify and document;
• Specify and develop supporting graphical user interfaces and tools, used by experts to configure and diagnose the systems;
• Maintain and upgrade existing software, in close collaboration with equipment specialists and end-users;
• Assist the users (operators, specialists, physicists) in the use of the systems, acting on their feedback in order to further optimise performance;
• Contribute to the improvement of software engineering practices and possibly mentor junior developers;
• Develop and configure online and offline software for data acquisition and analysis.

Software Engineer Job Requirements

Qualification required
Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of computing, computer science, software engineering, or equivalent.

Experience and competencies
The technical competencies required for this post are:

• Programming/Software development: C++, Scrum and Agile development methodologies or similar; experience in Java and Python would be an advantage.
• Application support: investigating and resolving issues and documenting the systems; it may also include monitoring their performance.

• Spoken and written English or French: ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations in at least one of the two languages.

Software Engineer Application Information

Eligibility conditions
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.

We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 14.01.2018.

By applying here, you allow CERN to consider your application for any position it considers relevant with respect to your profile. Please ensure you update your profile regularly with any relevant information and that you inform the recruitment service if you wish your file to be removed from the database.

Note on Employment Conditions
We offer a limited-duration contract for a period of 5 years. Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry.
Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:

• Work in radiation areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.

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