Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 86'281 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 88'331 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 99'964 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 102'891 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 117'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Swiss professionsIT & Computing
Software-Ingenieur/in
You develop intelligent software for robotics and connected systems
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You program and maintain complex software solutions for robotics, control engineering, and the Internet of Things.
In the digital world, you shape the intelligent control behind robots and connected devices. As a Software-Ingenieur/in, you turn technical requirements into reliable code. You design complex architectures, test new algorithms, and support your solutions throughout their entire lifecycle. Your expertise drives innovation in automation and IoT.
FieldIT & Computing
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryIT Development
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Software Design Engineer. Based on 7,046 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 95'004 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 91'905 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 96'842 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 99'974 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 104'757 | 1,719 |
| Zug | CHF 103'333 | 177 |
| Geneva | CHF 100'000 | 285 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 100'000 | 28 |
| Schwyz | CHF 99'000 | 44 |
| Vaud | CHF 97'000 | 421 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 111'544 | 648 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 110'000 | 38 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 110'000 | 13 |
| Consulting various | CHF 104'750 | 75 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 104'650 | 43 |
| Recruitment agency / Staffing | CHF 104'500 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Software-Ingenieur/in
Official education path
Entry is possible through alternative educational paths such as specialized certificate courses or career changers with a technical background.
Typical training path
Software-Ingenieur/in
Prerequisites
- Studium Bereich Informatik oder Eletkrotechnik FH oder Uni/ETH
Requirements
- curious
- creative
- enjoy teamwork
- independent
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter with a technical bachelor's degree or completed IT certificate courses.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical curiosity
- Teamwork & independent responsibility
- Creative problem solving
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit in front of several screens and design the architecture for a new control module. In between, you discuss the feasibility of algorithms and interfaces with your team.
- You develop software for control and regulation engineering as well as robotics.
- You support the implementation and maintenance of your digital solutions.
- You create complex algorithms for connected IoT systems.
- You examine new requirements for technical feasibility.
- You define required resources and complex software architectures.
- You evaluate solution alternatives and suitable development tools.
- You create detailed models for the system environment.
Working conditions
You work in development departments of technology companies, research institutes, or industrial firms. Your workplace features modern IT infrastructure and close team coordination.
Strengths
- Technical curiosity
- Teamwork & independent responsibility
- Creative problem solving
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- Continuous training
- Complex debugging
- Project deadline pressure
- High responsibility
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