Job Descriptionbr/br/pAre you an experienced Software Engineer with a passion for low-level, real-time systems? Join the Timing team in the Controls Software Services group, to work on real-time software for the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. /ppa ISOLDE /a, one of CERN's accelerator facilities, is undergoing a major upgrade, including its timing system to rely on the White Rabbit technology. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying the C++ software that generates the timing pulses used to synchronise accelerator equipment, and you will be involved in all aspects of this project. /ppstrongYour responsibilities: /strong /pulliLearn about the White Rabbit timing system, hardware modules and our real-time software framework for equipment control. /liliContribute to the design of the new ISOLDE timing system. /liliDevelop and commission the timing system. /liliParticipate in the design of the software which controls the White Rabbit hardware modules used to synchronise equipment. /liliDevelop the software following the design. /liliContribute to the adaptation of the existing real-time software to the new timing system. /li /ulpMore information a here /a. /ppstrongYour profile: /strong /pulliProven experience in C++ development, in a Linux (or Unix-like) environment, including practical experience developing real-time systems. /liliExperience with low-level development, libraries and kernel modules. /liliExperience applying software quality assurance techniques and practice with corresponding tools. /li /ulpuSkills: /u /pulliHands-on C++ development. /liliKnowledge of Linux, low-level libraries and kernel modules. /liliKnowledge of programming techniques and languages on backends and embedded systems. /liliVery good knowledge of object-oriented programming principles. /liliKnowledge and application of software life-cycle tools and procedures including DevOps. /liliFamiliarity with testing, diagnosing and optimisation of software. /liliMonitoring and troubleshooting of operational software systems. /liliSpoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. /li /ulpuEligibility criteria: /u /pulliYou are a national of a a CERN Member or Associate Member State /a. /liliYou have a professional background in Software Engineer (or a related field) and have either:ullia strongMaster's degree with 2 to 6 years /strong of post-graduation professional experience; /lilior a strongPhD with no more than 3 years /strong of post-graduation professional experience. /li /ul /liliYou have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. /li /ulbrAdditional Informationbr/br/pJob closing date:strong at 23:59 CEST. /strong /ppContract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. /ppWorking hours: 40 hours per week /ppJob flexibility: Hybrid /ppTarget start date: 01-September-2026 /ppJob reference: BE-CSS-DSP- -GRAP /ppField of work: Software Engineering and IT /ppBenchmark job: - Computing Engineer /p pstrongGlobal Benefits /strong /pulliA monthly stipend between Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree. /lili30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. /liliCoverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. /liliFamily, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. /liliA relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. /liliPossibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. /liliOn-the-job and formal training including language classes. /li /ulpstrongOverview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible! /strong /ppAt CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. /ppEvery day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success. /ppIf you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! strongTAKE PART! /strong /ppstrongMore information about us, here: /stronga strongcareers.cern /strong /a /p