Join Our Team as a Software & Vision Systems Engineer
Oratek, an engineering consulting company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, is seeking a versatile and autonomous Software & Vision Systems Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. Founded in 2018, Oratek delivers precision equipment and engineering services to demanding industries where quality, reliability, and attention to detail are non-negotiable. We are expanding our capabilities in industrial vision systems and looking for someone who can both build and architect software across our stack.
Role Overview
This is a multifaceted role encompassing web applications, embedded Linux systems, AI model development, and industrial vision. You'll design and build systems end-to-end — from the camera and lighting setup on a benchtop machine to the embedded software running on it, the web interface, and the AI models supporting it. You will collaborate closely with our electronics, firmware, and mechanical engineers to deliver complete machines.
We believe that modern software engineering is no longer solely about writing code; AI tools now handle much of that. What matters most is setting things up correctly, defining clean architectures, establishing processes, and conducting thorough reviews. We are looking for someone who shares this perspective.
If you are autonomous, curious across disciplines, and eager to build real industrial systems rather than just web apps, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop industrial vision systems: camera selection, lighting design, optics, image acquisition pipeline, and image processing or AI-based inspection algorithms.
- Architect and build web applications (frontend + backend) for machine control, data visualization, and operator interfaces.
- Develop and deploy embedded software on Linux (typically running on industrial PCs or SoCs integrated into our machines).
- Design, train, and deploy AI/ML models for vision tasks (defect detection, classification, measurement) and other applications.
- Build internal tooling and testing software to support electronics and mechanical validation.
- Define software architecture, processes, code review practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with electronics engineers (vision, motor control) and mechanical engineers to integrate software into complete machines.
Technology Stack & Environment
- Languages: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, C/C++ as needed.
- Vision: OpenCV, deep learning frameworks (PyTorch / TensorFlow), industrial cameras and lighting.
- Embedded: Linux on industrial hardware, communication with microcontrollers and motion systems.
- Web: modern frontend and backend frameworks.
- AI Tooling: candidates are expected to leverage modern AI coding assistants as part of their daily workflow.
Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- 3 to 7 years of professional experience as a software engineer in a versatile or systems-oriented role.
- Strong full-stack web development experience (frontend + backend).
- Solid experience with embedded Linux systems.
- Hands-on experience developing AI/ML models, ideally including computer vision.
- Demonstrated ability to architect software systems, not just implement features — maintaining a clean structure, sensible processes, and quality ownership.
- Autonomy: capable of taking a problem, scoping it, setting up the right approach, and driving it to completion with minimal supervision.
- Cross-disciplinary mindset: comfortable working with electronics and mechanical engineers, asking the right questions, and bridging domains.
- Willingness to work 100% on-site in Ecublens (VD).
Benefits
- A stimulating and innovative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous training.
- Competitive salary and attractive social benefits.
- Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and advanced technical resources.
- A collaborative and dedicated team.
If you are interested in this position, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.