CERN
CERN
Exploring the fundamental structure of the universe.
📍 Meyrin, Genève
About CERN
CERN conducts cutting-edge research in particle physics, operating the Large Hadron Collider and other advanced scientific instruments from its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization focuses on experiments that probe the fundamental forces of nature and the building blocks of matter, contributing to significant discoveries such as the Higgs boson. Engineering disciplines at CERN include hardware design, embedded systems, and software development, with teams working on FPGA implementations, SoC designs, and embedded Linux applications. With a diverse workforce of over 2,500 scientists and engineers, CERN collaborates with institutions worldwide, pushing the boundaries of knowledge in high-energy physics and related fields.
Current Job Openings
2 jobsAll CERN Job Openings
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Electronics Engineer Silicon Sensors R&D
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ contractCMOS sensors ASICsView Electronics Engineer Silicon Sensors R&D -
Electronics Engineer Silicon Sensors R&D
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ contractCMOS ASICs PCBView Electronics Engineer Silicon Sensors R&D -
Expired
FPGA Developer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 entry-level⏱︎ contractFPGA VHDL C++View FPGA DeveloperView details -
Expired
Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ contractCMOS ASICs FPGAView Mixed-Signal IC Design EngineerView details -
Expired
Embedded Software Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ contractLinux C GitView Embedded Software EngineerView details -
Expired
Embedded Software Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 entry-level⏱︎ contractLinux C GitView Embedded Software EngineerView details -
Expired
Embedded Systems Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 junior⏱︎ contractFPGA VHDL CView Embedded Systems EngineerView details -
Expired
Embedded Systems Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 entry-level⏱︎ contractFPGA VHDL CView Embedded Systems EngineerView details -
Expired
Robotics Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ contractC++ computer vision machine learningView Robotics EngineerView details -
Expired
Robotics Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ contractC++ computer vision machine learningView Robotics EngineerView details -
Expired
Robotics Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ contractC++ computer vision TensorFlowView Robotics EngineerView details -
Expired
Embedded SW Developer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ contractC++ real-time SoCView Embedded SW DeveloperView details -
Expired
SoC/ASIC Design Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ contractSoC Verilog VHDLView SoC/ASIC Design EngineerView details -
Expired
Embedded Linux Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ full-timeLinux drivers UNIXView Embedded Linux EngineerView details -
Expired
FPGA Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ contractFPGA VHDL SystemVerilogView FPGA EngineerView details -
Expired
SoC design engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 entry-level⏱︎ contractSoC ASIC VerilogView SoC design engineerView details -
Expired
FPGA Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ contractFPGA ASIC SoCView FPGA EngineerView details -
Expired
FPGA Engineer
@ CERN
📍Geneva, Switzerland 🇨🇭📊 mid-level⏱︎ contractFPGA VHDL SystemVerilogView FPGA EngineerView details
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About CERN
CERN conducts cutting-edge research in particle physics, operating the Large Hadron Collider and other advanced scientific instruments from its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization focuses on experiments that probe the fundamental forces of nature and the building blocks of matter, contributing to significant discoveries such as the Higgs boson. Engineering disciplines at CERN include hardware design, embedded systems, and software development, with teams working on FPGA implementations, SoC designs, and embedded Linux applications. With a diverse workforce of over 2,500 scientists and engineers, CERN collaborates with institutions worldwide, pushing the boundaries of knowledge in high-energy physics and related fields.
CERN Career Opportunities
CERN currently has 2 active embedded systems positions in 1 location. All positions are on-site, typical for hardware-focused roles requiring lab access and equipment. Recognized as a top-tier employer (85.0/100), CERN offers competitive compensation and strong career development paths in embedded engineering.
CERN Hiring Trends
* Data represents job posting activity over the past 6 months: Feb 2026 through Jul 2026
CERN's hiring pace has moderated recently (1 openings this month vs 4 last month),
which is common after major hiring pushes or as projects move from development to deployment phases.
Over the past 6 months, CERN averaged 1.3 job postings per month,
with peak hiring in Jun 2026 (4 openings).
For embedded systems roles, hiring activity typically correlates with product development cycles,
especially for firmware teams during pre-production phases and hardware engineers during prototyping.
📉 -75% change
Consistent hiring velocity
Jun 2026
Required Skills at CERN
FPGA is the most in-demand skill at CERN,
appearing in 61% of all job listings (past and present).
This skill is important but not universal, indicating diverse technical needs across different product lines or teams.
CERN's technology stack spans 33 distinct skills and tools,
reflecting the multifaceted nature of embedded systems development.
The broad technical diversity (33 technologies) suggests work on complex,
multi-domain projects requiring both hardware and software expertise.
Engineers joining CERN should combine depth in key areas with adaptability. The mix of hardware skills (PCB design, schematics) and firmware expertise (RTOS, embedded C) indicates full-stack embedded development where engineers work across the hardware-software boundary. Candidates with adjacent skills (version control, testing frameworks, communication protocols) typically advance faster by contributing across the development lifecycle.
Engineering Roles at CERN
CERN's primary hiring focus is Electronics Engineer with
2 open positions. High-volume recruitment for a single role type typically indicates
either a growing team building similar capabilities or a newly formed department scaling rapidly.
Multiple openings in the same discipline create advantages for new hires:
stronger peer support networks, established onboarding processes, and clearer career progression paths
as the team matures. Engineers often find collaborative environments more conducive to professional growth.
Experience level distribution: 100% of openings target mid-level-level engineers.
Where CERN is Hiring
CERN's engineering operations are concentrated in a single country across 1 location. A single-location focus enables tight team collaboration and simplified operations, particularly valuable for hardware-intensive development requiring shared lab facilities.
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