Firmware / Kernel Engineer (Low-Level/ Embedded/ Security) [hybrid]

Posted on October 16, 2025
Zurich
Permanent
Posted on October 16, 2025

About this role

Salary: CHF 80’000 - 110’000 per year

Requirements:
  • Strong programming skills in C, C++, Assembly, or Rust.
  • Experience with firmware development, bootloaders, or kernel internals (Linux or similar).
  • Understanding of embedded architectures (ARM, AArch64).
  • Knowledge of system security and hardware/software interfaces.
  • BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Fluent in English; good communicator and team player.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and optimize low-level and embedded system code.
  • Work across firmware, kernel, and OS-level components.
  • Contribute to system architecture and hardware/software interfaces.
  • Improve internal build, test, and CI infrastructure.
Technologies:
  • ARM
  • BitBucket
  • Embedded
  • Firmware
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Hardware
  • Linux
  • Rust
  • Security
  • C++
  • System Engineer
  • WebAssembly

More:

Our client, a well-funded technology start-up, is seeking a Software Engineer with strong experience in low-level programming and embedded systems. The team develops advanced system software at the intersection of hardware, operating systems, and security, working on challenges that require a deep understanding of how modern devices function at their core.

Why Apply
- Work on technically challenging, low-level software with real-world impact.
- Exposure to the entire software stack, from firmware to OS internals.
- Flat hierarchy, broad responsibility, and room to grow.
- Competitive compensation and flexible working setup.

Keywords: C / C++ / Rust / Assembly / Linux Kernel / Embedded Systems / Firmware / OS Internals / AOSP / Drivers / Compilers / Security / System Programming

With your application, please share links to your GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket profile or code samples.

last updated 42 week of 2025

Salary

CHF 80’000 - 110’000 per year
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