What does a Software Engineer do?

You develop software for robotics, control systems, and connected devices.

What education does Software Engineer require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Software Engineer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 58'000, mid ~CHF CHF 75'000 per year (approximate).

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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

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Secondary School

You are here

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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

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT10/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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