About the role

Cosylab's team, which is working on control software for various scientific machines and facilities, is looking for a new team member!

Working on groundbreaking scientific and technological achievements can be incredibly rewarding both personally and professionally. You will have the chance to contribute to projects that have the potential to change the world and make a real impact on society. As a control software developer, you would help develop a control system for one of the world’s largest projects for international cutting-edge research – Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR).

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Software development (C++, Java) for particle accelerator control systems.
• Analyzing requirements, proposing technical solutions.
• Writing clean, readable, and well-structured code.
• Documenting and thoroughly testing own work.
• Collaborating with the client and the internal team

Required skills and experience

• Object-oriented programming languages (C++, Java).
• Software design principles and programming techniques.
• Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactivity and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a systematic approach to managing tasks and priorities.

»Bonus« points if you have

• Experience in leading software development projects and/or teams.
• Experience in JavaFX.
• Experience in web development (React).
• Experience working with clients.
• Experience in hardware integration.
• Experience in AI-augmented development.

Education

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

What we offer

• Employment contract for an indefinite period with a six-month probationary period.
• A work environment with flexible working hours and a hybrid work model.
• Plenty of personal and professional growth opportunities combined with a competitive and periodically updated salary tailored to your skills, experiences, and results.
• Interesting work full of challenges in an international working environment.
• Opportunities to work abroad.
• 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, and other well-being goodies.
• Cosylab events (Teambuilding, New Year’s Party, … ).

You will fit perfectly if you share these values

• Think bold: We deliver exceptional solutions through courageous thinking, open communication, and the drive to continuously improve.
• Be modest: We set our egos aside in actively listening, respecting one another, and embracing the diversity of experience and perspective across the company.
• Work smart: We know we get more accomplished by working together, being accountable, focusing our efforts, and going the extra mile.
• Enjoy life: We prioritize balance and positivity, nurturing personal wellness and celebrating successes.
• Do good: We support one another and are passionate about solving difficult problems that ultimately help make the world a better place.

Apply for the job

Apply by Monday, October 6, 2025. Your application should include:

• CV,
• brief motivational letter and
• potential recommendations or references.

We're looking forward to meeting you!