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The Team and Role:

At Logitech, we innovate at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and user experience to create products that enhance how people work and play. As a Software Engineer within the Engineering Innovation Team in Lausanne, you will specialize in developing and implementing haptics software solutions that reimagine the way users interact with digital interfaces. Your focus will be on creating haptic-enabled experiences for gaming and productivity applications.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experienced engineers to push the boundaries of what Human Interface Devices (HID) can deliver. This is your opportunity to shape future technologies that set new standards for productivity, creativity, and immersive user experiences.

Why Join Logitech?

At Logitech, we believe in creating transformative experiences that help people bring their best selves, whether they're working, learning, or gaming. Our core values inspire everything we do:

• Collaboration: We foster a culture of teamwork that drives innovation.
• Innovation: Creativity defines every product we deliver, from workplace tools to gaming peripherals.
• Openness: We encourage diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Passion: We share an enthusiasm for creating meaningful experiences for our users.
• Sustainability: We are committed to ecological responsibility through effective resource use and long-term innovation.

As part of our Innovation Engineering Team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to challenge industry norms while working on critical human-interface solutions with real-world applications.

Are you ready to shape the future of PWS and gaming peripherals by creating next-generation user experiences supported by innovative haptic feedback?

Your Contribution:

Be Yourself. Be Open. Stay Hungry and Humble. Collaborate. Challenge. Decide and just Do. Share our passion for Equality and the Environment. These are the behaviors and values you’ll need for success at Logitech.

In this role you will:

Haptics Software Development

• Design, develop, and optimize haptics algorithms and frameworks for Logitech devices.
• Create seamless and immersive haptic responses tailored to user experiences in gaming and other interactive digital environments.

Gaming Integration

• Develop software interfaces connecting haptic feedback systems to gaming platforms and engines, ensuring high-performance, low-latency communication.
• Collaborate with game developers to test and validate haptic implementations across diverse platforms.

Collaboration & Cross-functional Work

• Work closely with industrial designers, firmware developers, and mechanical engineers in the Mechatronics team to ensure a cohesive vision.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary prototyping sessions to push the boundaries of Human Interface Devices.

Testing and Debugging

• Design and execute test plans to validate the robustness and functionality of haptics solutions.
• Optimize performance, addressing latency, precision, and power consumption constraints.

Research and Innovation

• Stay updated on the latest trends in haptics technology and translate insights into innovative product solutions.
• Lead or participate in exploratory projects to improve or expand the use of haptics technology.

Key Qualifications:

For consideration, you must bring the following minimum skills and experiences to our team:

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Proven experience in haptics software development, sensory feedback systems, or related fields.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C, and/or Python.
• In-depth knowledge of real-time software development principles and low-latency communication.
• Practical experience with game development platforms like Unity or Unreal Engine, including relevant haptic integration experience.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Understanding of hardware-software interaction in embedded systems.
• Experience with force-feedback devices, motors, or similar mechatronics systems.
• Familiarity with APIs and communication protocols such as USB HID, I2C, or UART.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing and tactile perception concepts.

Soft Skills

• Willingness to work in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering team.
• Creative mindset with the ability to translate user needs into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and documentation skills in English (French proficiency is a plus).
• Resilient problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.

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Across Logitech we empower collaboration and foster play. We help teams collaborate/learn from anywhere, without compromising on productivity or continuity so it should be no surprise that most of our jobs are open to work from home from most locations. Our hybrid work model allows some employees to work remotely while others work on-premises. Within this structure, you may have teams or departments split between working remotely and working in-house.

Logitech is an amazing place to work because it is full of authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design. Being a global company, we value our diversity and celebrate all our differences. Don’t meet every single requirement? Not a problem. If you feel you are the right candidate for the opportunity, we strongly recommend that you apply. We want to meet you!

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits packages and working environments that are designed to be flexible and help you to care for yourself and your loved ones, now and in the future. We believe that good health means more than getting medical care when you need it. Logitech supports a culture that encourages individuals to achieve good physical, financial, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing so we all can create, achieve and enjoy more and support our families. We can’t wait to tell you more about them being that there are too many to list here and they vary based on location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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