EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Software Engineer

The Professor Courtine’s laboratory at EPFL is offering a position for a Software Engineer.

Our mission is to conceive and deploy innovative interventions to restore motor functions after central nervous system disorders, especially spinal cord injury, and to translate our findings into clinical applications capable of improving the quality of life for people with motor impairments.

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Main duties and responsibilities

• Support EPFL researchers and CHUV clinicians by delivering robust software for various stages of therapy development (imagery, therapy optimization, interfaces with stimulators, home use, etc.)

• Develop medical-grade software following industry best practices for both clinical use and home-based patient applications

• Provide remote and on-site support for researchers, clinicians, and patients using these systems

• Design and implement portable, high-performance systems that interface with sensors and control spinal cord stimulators

• Ensure robust data management and automation of data analysis

• Design intuitive, safe, and user-friendly interfaces

• Contribute to software testing, documentation, and release preparation

Profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a software engineer or in a similar role
• Proficiency in C#, Python, React/JavaScript, and C
• Solid knowledge of software architectural patterns
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English (French or German is a plus)

It would be a plus :

• Experience in regulated industries (medical, automotive, aerospace, etc.)
• Familiarity with clinical trial documentation and environments

We offer

You will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary research team at the intersection of neuroengineering, clinical research, and medical device development. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across academia, healthcare, and high-tech industry sectors, in collaboration with world-renowned experts in neurorehabilitation and neurotechnology.

Informations

Contract Start Date : 01.09.2025

Duration: 1 year

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