CERN

Research and Development

SoftwareEngineer(SY-RF-CS-2026-117-LD)

$105–140k ~AI est. Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland CONTRACT
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The Brief

“Software Engineer (SY-RF-CS-2026-117-LD) at CERN. Skills: Python development, Software engineering, Automation workflows, Real-time systems. Design Python applications. Develop Python applications”

Industry & Context.

Research and Development
Problems you'll solve

Identifying problems; Defining problems; Assessing problems; Addressing problems

Eligibility Requirements

On-call support, Work in Radiation Areas, Work during nights, Work during Sundays, Work during holidays, Interventions in underground installations, Valid driving licence, Exposure to electromagnetic fields, Medical clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree or equivalent experience, Solid Python development skills, Understanding of C++, Knowledge of software engineering processes, Experience delivering production-quality software, Spoken and written English

Nice to Have

Scientific libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib), GUI frameworks (PyQt), Exposure to radiofrequency or accelerator systems

What You'll Do.

Design Python applications

Develop Python applications

Maintain Python applications

Understand user needs

Provide operational support

Collaborate with developers

Develop automation workflows

Develop testing workflows

Develop deployment workflows

Participate in deployment

Participate in commissioning

Participate in operational support

Improve software systems

Contribute to documentation

Practice software quality

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with developers; Collaborate with engineers; Collaborate with physicists; Work with controls software community

Communication Scope

Technical documentation; Knowledge sharing

Process & Methodology

Software lifecycle tools, Software lifecycle procedures

Full Job Description

At [CERN](http://home.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. Introduction: As a Software Engineer, you will develop Python applications that support the simulation, automation and operation of radiofrequency systems across CERN’s accelerators. You will contribute to the full software lifecycle, from understanding user needs and designing solutions to testing, deployment and operational support. You will also collaborate with developers working on C++ real-time control software and contribute to tools and interfaces that connect high-level applications with low-level hardware systems. Functions: * Design, develop, and maintain Python-based software applications and tools for the configuration, monitoring, automation, commissioning, and analysis of RF systems across CERN’s accelerator complex. * Collaborate with engineers and physicists to understand operational requirements and deliver reliable, user-focused software solutions integrated with real-time control systems and C++ middleware components. * Develop automation, testing, and deployment workflows using modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, containerised environments, and maintainable software architectures. * Participate in the deployment, commissioning, operational support, and continuous improvement of software systems used during accelerator operation, including on-call support activities. * Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and software quality practices within the team and the wider controls software community. ## Qualifications Master's degree or equ

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