Embedded Linux Development Engineer

Location: Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland

Department: Sécheron | Traction Power Systems

Workplace: hybrid

Employment Type: full

Description

Sécheron Hasler Group continues the Swiss tradition of over 140 years in the field of railway technology. We are a leading global supplier of electrical and electronic safety components and solutions and traction power systems for the railway industry and also provide solutions for renewable energy, DC grid, and other industrial systems. The name Sécheron Hasler Group is worldwide synonymous with Swiss Quality and represents a leading reference for state-of-the-art products supplied to the market.

With more than 1300 employees worldwide, we are wherever our customers are around the globe. We supply products approved in our customers’ countries or markets and deliver top-notch supply chain and customer services locally.

We are looking for a skilled Embedded Linux Engineer to join our team and drive the development of robust, secure, and industrial-grade embedded solutions. You're a Software Engineer with strong knowledge and hands on experience in embedded systems (OT). You will assist the support and project teams to troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.

Main tasks:

• Drive the development of robust, secure, and industrial-grade embedded solutions.
• Assist support and project teams in troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading existing systems.

• Develop and maintain embedded Linux systems.
• Ensure the security and reliability of embedded solutions.
• Provide technical support and guidance to troubleshoot and debug systems.
• Upgrade and enhance existing embedded systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience of 5 years minimum with embedded software.
• Master's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering with software focus.
• Strong expertise in Embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot).
• Advanced C programming skills with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, especially using GitLab, Docker, build caching, and automation for industrial products.
• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity best practices: secure coding, vulnerability management, CVE mitigation.
• Version control and collaborative development using Git.
• Excellent English skills are mandatory, French preferred.
• Design and development of embedded Linux platforms using Yocto.
• Implement and maintain software in C for embedded targets.
• Drive industrialization efforts: CI pipelines (GitLab CI), build optimization, caching, and deployment processes.
• Lead or support cybersecurity processes: CVE tracking, threat modeling, and secure development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, QA, security) for complete system integration.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum.
• Backend/Middleware proven experience in IOT fields.

Benefits

We have flat hierarchies and encourage direct communication between departments and levels of management. This enables us to make decisions quickly.

We give our employees total responsibility for their job tasks. All employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to the company’s operational excellence and have ample opportunities to achieve their personal and career growth objectives.

Your success in our global company will be supported by an ambitious international team and excellent working conditions.