Computing Engineer – Media Platforms

What you'll do

Are you an experienced Software Engineer passionate about building user-centric, high-impact platforms? Join the Multimedia Platforms Team at CERN, where you will shape how thousands of researchers connect, collaborate, and share knowledge every day.

In this role, you will design, develop, and operate reliable platforms that support the entire workflow of recording, processing, and streaming multimedia content for the CERN community. You also run a large scale videoconferencing platform serving tens of thousands of users across CERN and the wider HEP community.

If you’re looking for a role where your work has tangible impact across a global scientific community, this is your opportunity.

Your responsibilities

Design and develop open source web platforms following clear UI/UX principles.
Develop and maintain backend services for transferring, processing and publishing multimedia files.
Maintain CERN’s webcast infrastructure (Wowza based) and manage its cloud multimedia CDN.
Share the ownership of core software projects powering recording and webcasting operations: Encoders Manager, Recordings Manager, RAVEM, Webcast website, TTaaS.
Manage and provide 3rd level support for the Videoconferencing service.
Contribute to other applications in the section’s catalogue, including Indico and newdle.
Engage with users and vendors; contribute to feature evaluations and procurement processes. Provide expert support, documentation and training to the user community.
Mentor junior team members, including Summer/Technical Students and Graduates.

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Your profile

Strong expertise in web and systems programming, especially in Python.
Familiarity with DBMSs (e.g. PostgreSQL), task queues (e.g. Celery, Rundeck), search suites (e.g. OpenSearch) and web frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI or Django.
Solid experience in web systems architecture, integration and migration.
Proven hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and operating production-grade services, including container-based platforms (Docker, OpenShift) and virtualized environments (VMs).
Understanding of user-driven design principles and web accessibility fundamentals.
Experience with client side UI libraries (React, Vue, Angular) is an advantage.
Knowledge of multimedia and streaming technologies (e.g. HLS, RTMP, WebSockets) is a plus.
Experience managing cloud/SaaS and/or procuring cloud services is a plus.
Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Computer Science or a related field.

Your skills

Conceptualising, designing and developing user experiences and interfaces.
Development of application software.
Knowledge and application of software life-cycle tools and procedures.
Knowledge of programming techniques and languages.
Re-use, refactoring, integration and porting of existing software.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work in teams.
Results driven, and the ability to share the learnt knowledge.
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Ideal start date: 01/07/2026

Contract duration (in months): 60

Grade range: 6

Benchmark job: 200020 - Computing Engineer

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Team supervision

Employment conditions

Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organisation.

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum entry-salary of 9236 Swiss Francs per month (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
You have relevant qualifications and professional experience.
If you have previously held a Staff contract at CERN, you will not be eligible for these positions.
Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

You will need these documents to complete your application

Your CV (English or French)
Any document you consider relevant to your application

Your CERNDepartment

The IT Department designs, operates, and evolves CERN’s core computing and digital infrastructure. It provides the large-scale data processing, storage, networking, and collaboration services that enable CERN’s scientific programme. The Department supports the LHC and non-LHC experiments, accelerator systems, and the wider CERN community, while advancing new computing technologies through research, development, and strategic partnerships.

Overview of CERN

Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!

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What should I expect during my first week at CERN?

Your onboarding at CERN includes a comprehensive induction programme, which starts with an official welcome session at the beginning of each month. In addition, you will receive important information both before and after your arrival to ensure a smooth transition into your new role. This process is designed to help you get acquainted with CERN’s environment, your team, and the tools and systems you’ll be using.
How big would the team be?

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What support does CERN provide for relocation?

CERN does not offer direct assistance with relocation. However, depending on your role and specific criteria, you may be eligible for certain benefits such as an installation allowance and coverage of travel expenses to join CERN. These benefits are designed to help ease the transition when relocating to the Geneva area. For more information, please consult the “Salary, Benefits and Support“ page.
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