Software Engineer III, AI/ML, DSP/HTP Optimisation

Salary: CHF 112'0 - 140'000 per year Requirements: Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience with software development in C++ or Python programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree. 1 year of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging). Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields preferred. Experience developing accessible technologies preferred. Deep understanding of machine learning principles to ensure algorithms perform within strict power limits. Current and thorough understanding of the latest developments in Digital Signal Processors (DSP), Hexagon Tensor Processors (HTP), and system-on-chip (SoC) architectures to leverage hardware-specific features for efficiency and thermal management. English proficiency is required. Responsibilities: Utilise Digital Signal Processors (DSP) and Hexagon Tensor Processors (HTP) architectures to accelerate ML models while effectively minimizing thermal impact. Conduct rigorous power profiling and implement hardware-specific optimizations to maintain consistent feature performance across all use cases. Own the end-to-end performance optimization of models to operate within a strict power budget. Define the efficiency standards on next-generation hardware at the intersection of ML and system architecture. Work on a specific project critical to our needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as we grow and evolve. Display leadership qualities, mentor junior team members, and take on new problems across the full stack. Technologies: AI Hardware Machine Learning Mobile Python Security UX UI Design Web More: We are Meridian Softworks in Zürich, Switzerland, and our software engineers develop next-generation technologies that help billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our Platforms and Devices team builds computing software platforms across desktop, mobile, and applications, as well as first-party devices and services that combine Meridian Softworks AI, software, and hardware. We offer opportunities to work on innovative experiences at the intersection of ML and system architecture, with a focus on performance, power profiling, thermal management, and hardware-specific optimization for next-generation devices. We are committed to equal opportunity, belonging, and an inclusive workplace. last updated 27 week of 2026