Controls Software Developer (m/f)

We’re ready to help bring the next Particle Accelerator to life.
Are you with us?

Is bringing software and hardware components into a solution something you want to work on? Are you a problem-solver by heart? Are C, C++, Python, or Linux familiar to you? Let’s meet!

We are looking for someone with programming experience who would like to build their career in the control system domain. If you join us, you will be working with a team of control systems engineers to deliver software for big physics projects.

Our team designs, develops, and implements systems that control the behavior of detectors by reading the image of the beam shape, motors by inserting devices to the beamline, electromagnets to bend and shape the beam and many similar cases.

Don’t worry, we understand our domain is specific that is why we provide support to gain this knowledge through day-to-day tasks.

• Adding features and components to the particle accelerator control system.
• Participating in project definition through design to detailed completion.
• Writing technical documentation.
• Preparing test cases and executing commissioning procedures.
• Collaborating with other developers via code reviews and occasional pair programming.
• May mentor other developers.

• Basic programming experience.
• Basic knowledge of networking.
• Action-oriented personality and problem-solving skills.
• Developed communication skills.
• Open mind for discussion and team collaboration.

Bonus points if you have:

• Programming experience in C, C++ or Python.
• Experience with SCADA systems (EPICS, WinCC OA or other).
• Knowledge of different communication protocols (TCP/IP, RS-232, SCPI, etc.).
• Experience with source control tools (Git, SVN).

• BSc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or other related technical disciplines.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

• Employment contract for an indefinite period with a six-month probationary period.
• Plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth combined with a competitive and periodically updated salary tailored to your skills, experiences, and results.
• A work environment with flexible working hours and remote work.
• Interesting work full of challenges in an international working environment.
• High-impact learning culture: regular in-house and external training sessions and a team of international professionals eager to help you grow.
• Many recreational after-work activities, unlimited coffee, soft drinks, fruit, therapeutic massage, other well-being goodies.
• Cosylab events (Team buildings, CosyPicnic, New Year’s Party, … ).
• Casual atmosphere with friendly faces where you can completely “be yourself”.

Cosylab is a global technology company that develops and integrates state-of-the-art software and hardware for many of the most demanding and advanced big-science and radiotherapy systems in the world.

Working at Cosylab is a great opportunity to discover genuine teamwork and collaborate with experts from the world’s most important research projects. We value and strive to achieve good interpersonal relationships and try to ensure the pleasant well-being of all our employees. We are friendly, proud to work together, and able to develop just about any solution we put our minds to.