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Software Engineer (f/m/d) Build System and Package Management

Hexagon

Hexagon

Marketing & Communications, Software Engineering, Product
Switzerland · Zürich, Switzerland · Payerne, Switzerland
Posted on Mar 5, 2026

Software Engineer (f/m/d) Build System and Package Management

100% Zürich


Hexagon Robotic
s is a division of Hexagon – a global leader in precision measurement. Established in 2025, Hexagon Robotics develops humanoid robots for industrial sectors to address labor shortages and enable the transition from automation to autonomy. The first humanoid product, AEON, was launched in June 2025 and combines agility, awareness, spatial intelligence and versatility to provide a market-leading solution for automotive, transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics customers

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As a Software Engineer (f/m/d) Build System and Package Management you will work on enhancing and managing a fast & robust build and packaging infrastructure for a pioneering robotics projec

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Your Miss

  • ionDesign, implement, and maintain the build system (CMake) and package management (Nix) infrastructure for a complex robotic prod
  • uctPort and maintain complex internal and external dependencies within our package management and build sys
  • temCollaborate closely with software engineers and DevOps specialists to streamline software builds and deployme
  • ntsMentor and guide team members in best practices related to CMake and Nix
  • OS.Being part of an R&D organization with startup spirit in a globally active company: we work in an iterative fashion on cutting edge probl

ems
Your Skil

  • lsetDegree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related f
  • ieldProven track record (5+ years) working with C
  • MakeStrong proficiency with the NixOS package manager, including hands-on experience applying Nix to industry-level proj
  • ectsExperience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and related tooling such as Gi
  • tlabSome professional exposure to with C++ and Py
  • thonTouchpoints with components like ROS 2 are considered a
  • plusInterest and skills to work collaborative with other engin

eers
What You’l

  • l GetFlexible working hours and a hybrid model for real work-life ba
  • lanceGenerous vacation: 25–30 days depending o
  • n ageCHF 500 mobility credit for sustainable comm
  • utingBonus system & strong pension contribu
  • tionsTailored training & development opportun
  • itiesRelocation support for a smooth
  • startDiscounts on health, mobility & entertai
  • nmentTeam events and a flat hierarchy where your voice c
  • ountsA warm, international culture built on respect and collabor

ation
Great robots need great p

eople.