System Engineer – Smart System 100%

Salary: CHF 100'000 - 120'000 per year

Requirements:

5–10+ years in system engineering and connected products (IoT, automotive, consumer electronics)

Experience defining system architectures, functional requirements, and user-facing system behavior

Strong system thinking across hardware and software domains

Ability to translate use cases into structured system definitions

Understanding of connectivity, HMI, and embedded systems

Structured and analytical mindset

Strong ownership mentality

User-focused thinking

Comfortable working in ambiguity and defining new systems

Strong project management and organizational skills

Ability to balance technical detail with strategic vision

Customer-centric mindset, with deep appreciation for premium consumer experience

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Entrepreneurial, innovative, and solution-oriented attitude

Passion for cycling, performance sports, and mobility innovation

Fluent in English; German and French a plus

Responsibilities:

Own the Smart System, including:

- HMI (display, controls, interaction concepts)

- Connectivity (IoT module, Vehicle-to-X, external devices)

- Peripheral integration (e.g. helmet, sensors, accessories)

- Define system scope and ensure alignment with overall product vision

Develop and drive the Smart System architecture to final definition, including:

- System states and transitions

- Use cases and functional behavior

- Service landscape and system interactions

- Ensure consistency across all smart features and components

Define HMI concepts in collaboration with design and digital teams

- Lead evaluation and selection of HMI solutions (off-the-shelf vs custom)

- Ensure usability, clarity, and consistency of user interaction

Define integration of:

- IoT module and connectivity solutions

- External devices (helmet, phone, sensors, etc.)

- Vehicle-to-X capabilities

- Ensure seamless interaction between bike, app, and external systems

Define system-level interfaces between:

- Smart System

- Drive System

- Digital Product & Software

- Align with Electrical and Wiring Engineer on physical implementation

Evaluate and select suppliers for HMI components, connectivity modules, and external integrations

- Define requirements and ensure supplier alignment

Work closely with cross-functional teams:

- Electrical & Wiring Engineer (architecture implementation)

- System Engineer – Drive Train (system interfaces)

- Digital Product & Software Engineer (behavior, app integration)

- Ensure all system components work together coherently

Technologies:

Embedded

Hardware

IoT

System Engineer

More:

Do you share our passion for e-bikes?

Viiala is a Swiss-based mobility company redefining what cycling stands for: from one option among many to the option people actively choose. Viiala wants to challenge and disrupt the cycling industry. Viiala is building the next generation of premium e-bikes, with R&D hubs in Switzerland and Dubai. Engineered with 95% of components sourced from Europe and the USA, Viiala also plans to assemble in Europe.

Unveiled in 2025 as part of the Honourable Merchants Group and launching its inaugural bikes in 2028, Viialaʼs first model enters a new, untapped technological and innovation-led market in the segment. More than an e-bike, it is a statement of possibility — where engineering, aesthetics, and purpose converge to create the ultimate riding experience for the cities of today and the roads of tomorrow.

We are immediately looking for a System Engineer – Smart System 100 %

We are looking for a System Engineer – Smart System to define and own the logical system architecture and connected features of VIIALAs speedpedelec platform. This role is responsible for how all smart components interact — including HMI, connectivity, sensors, and external devices — ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience. You will define system behavior at a functional level, translate use cases into system requirements, and ensure alignment between hardware, software, and digital components. This is not a software implementation role — it is about defining how the system works holistically from a functional and architectural perspective.

What We Offer:

- The opportunity to shape a pioneering premium e-bike brand from the ground up

- Collaboration with world-class innovators, engineers, designers, and partners

- Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives, value sharing

- A culture built on passion, performance, and innovation

- Opportunity to build something truly new in mobility

- Join a highly ambitious international team

- Modern working location in Bern

Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application lettre + CV (including salary indication) in English by e-mail at [email protected]

If you have any questions, please contact us on [email protected].

last updated 33 week of 2026