XR Software Engineer (BE-CEM-MRO-2026-60-GRAP) at CERN

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join a project focused on transforming robotic hand rehabilitation for post-stroke patients. The role involves developing immersive VR/AR environments, integrating robotic exoskeletons, implementing multimodal feedback, and analysing physiological signals to provide adaptive, patient-centered therapy. You will work in a multidisciplinary team at CERN, combining expertise in robotics, human-machine interaction, and rehabilitation technologies to deliver innovative solutions that enhance patient engagement and accelerate recovery. Your responsibilities: • Develop and implement VR/AR rehabilitation environments. • Implement multimodal feedback systems, including haptic, visual, and audio cues. • Acquire, process, and analyse physiological signals to adapt therapy in real time. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design patient-centered rehabilitation solutions. • Test, validate, and optimise the rehabilitation system with end-users.Your profile: • Experience in robotics, human-machine interfaces, or control systems. • Familiarity with wearable sensor integration and haptic feedback. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong communication skills, including technical documentation and reporting. • Previous work in rehabilitation technologies or assistive systems is an asset.Skills: • Proficiency in VR/AR reality development (Unity, Unreal Engine). • Robotics and systems Integration: sensor integration, haptics, control systems. • Strong programming skills (Python, C++, C#). • Basic knowledge of Machine Learning and its applications (e.g., signal analysis, pattern recognition, adaptive systems). • Experience with physiological signal acquisition and processing. • Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.Eligibility criteria: • You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. • You have a professional background in Robotics, Computer Science (or a related field) and have either: • a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience; • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience. • You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.