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Software Engineer

IT & Technology

Software engineers develop software for systems in control engineering, robotics and the Internet of Things. They support the implementation and maintenance of the solutions. They create complex algorithms. They carry out the following activities:

Entry
~CHF 58'000
CHF 4'833/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 75'000
CHF 6'250/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 93'750
CHF 7'813/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration36 months

Your path to Software Engineer

Secondary School

You are here

Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS
Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years
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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 58'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics8/10
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🔬 Science8/10
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💻 IT10/10
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🔧 Manual2/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
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🎨 Creativity6/10
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🤝 Social Contact4/10
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💪 Physical Demands2/10
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🔮 Future Outlook7/10
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🔥 Demand (current)7/10
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AI Risk4/10
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