What does a Software Developer do?

You build apps, websites, and programs with code.

How much does a Software Developer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 75'000, mid ~CHF CHF 120'000 per year (approximate).

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Software Developer

IT & Technology

Software developers design, develop and test software applications.

Entry

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 120'000

CHF 10'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration36 months

Your path to Software Developer

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Secondary School

You are here

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High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 75'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics9/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT10/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance8/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth9/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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