Embedded Software Engineer

• 04 septembre 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• 1008 Prilly
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Founded in 1927, SICPA is a private Swiss technology company that supports good governance and the long-term prosperity of nations.

SICPA sets the pulse of sovereignty, enabling governments to protect their citizens, their sovereign assets, and their economies. Primarily recognized for securing the majority of banknotes in the world, SICPA operates on five continents. Today, our sovereignty platform offers integrated solutions protecting revenue mobilization, natural resources, health, brand protection, as well as digital sovereignty and secure public services.

The Embedded Software Engineer is a technical contributor within the Machine-Readable Characteristics Laboratory, supporting the development, integration, validation, and maintenance of embedded software solutions used in advanced machine-readable authentication and traceability systems.

The role covers a wide range of technologies including real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded Linux platforms, high-speed sensor systems, signal processing, System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, and industrial software development frameworks. The position combines software architecture and development, system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment in a multidisciplinary environment involving electronics, optics, chemistry, data science, and software engineering.

This position is perfectly suited for an engineer wishing to develop solid expertise in embedded systems, industrial sensing technologies, and software lifecycle management, with opportunities to contribute from concept to deployment in cutting-edge security solutions.

ROLE

• Develop, maintain, and optimize embedded software applications in C/C++ for real-time and Linux-based platforms.
• Design, develop, and maintain software running on RTOS, embedded Linux, microcontrollers, microprocessors, DSP, and System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms.
• Support the integration of embedded software with electronic, optical, and sensor subsystems.
• Design and execute software testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities to ensure performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Investigate and resolve software defects, field issues, and system integration challenges.
• Contribute to software documentation, including requirements, design specifications, test reports, user documentation, and maintenance procedures.
• Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams including electronics engineers, software engineers, physicists, chemists, and scientists.

PROFILE

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's in software engineering, computer engineering, embedded systems, or equivalent.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded applications.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux environments.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies, debugging techniques, and version control systems.
• Familiarity with System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and DSP.
• Knowledge of communication interfaces and industrial embedded systems integration.
• Comfortable with standard engineering tools for software development, version control, issue tracking, and technical documentation.

Personal Skills

• Curious, motivated, and eager to develop deep technical expertise.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving aptitude.
• Increasingly autonomous, capable of managing laboratory tasks with limited supervision.
• Reliable, structured, and quality-oriented.
• Team spirit in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment.

Languages

• Good operational proficiency in English and French (oral and written).

WHY JOIN US?

• Join a world leader in trust technologies with a mission that matters.
• Position yourself at the strategic heart of a financially strong and innovation-driven company.
• Collaborate with high-level experts and work on high-impact international projects.
• Evolve in a multicultural, integrity-driven environment where autonomy and initiative are encouraged.