From the very first day, you will be working on innovative projects. Become part of an agile team and let your creativity run wild. Your accomplishments matter to us. 

Requirements. 

A successfully completed university entrance qualification (gymnasiale Matura). Mathematics, English and logical thinking are amongst your proven strengths. Your ability to grasp things rapidly and notice connections quickly, combined with your strong communication skills and focus on teamwork will lead you to success. You take the initiative with a sense of responsibility and have an organised approach to finding optimal solutions.

Universities of applied sciences. 

By way of example, the following universities of applied sciences offer work-study BSc degrees in IT: 

• BFH, bfh.chLink opens in new window.
• ZHAW, zhaw.chLink opens in new window.
• FFHS, ffhs.chLink opens in new window.
• FHGR, fhgr.chLink opens in new window.

12-month internship not required.

Up to now, universities of applied sciences have always required qualified professional experience of at least twelve months for their bachelor’s degree programmes. This is precisely where the work-study bachelor’s degree programme comes in, combining work experience and theory. This means that there is no need to have done an internship beforehand and you will be able to apply the theory you have learnt in practice on an ongoing basis.

Introductory programme. 

Before studies begin in September, we take you through an introductory programme in Java (backend programming) and HTML/CSS (frontend programming).

Remuneration.

You will be involved in innovative projects or work on conceptual topics, taking on tasks which involve responsibility. We remunerate these exciting activities fairly, paying you at least CHF 2,800 per month. 

Career coach. 

A coach will accompany and support you over the entire training period, providing individually tailored and knowledgeable support. The aim: to make the best use of your strengths and achieve goals which are tailored to who you are.

Benefits. 

During the entire training period, you have the benefit of a 2nd class GA Travelcard. Up to the age of 20, you can enjoy six weeks of holidays. You can also benefit from your own choice of additional educational opportunities, such as language courses, stays abroad or specific IT certificate courses. Keep on developing, and get Switzerland moving with us. 

Network building. 

Thanks to the fact that you will be assigned to various departments within SBB, you will be able to build up a large network. 

Secure a permanent position.

Having successfully completed your work-study Bachelor’s degree, you will have good chances of finding a permanent position with SBB. 

IoT power plant application.

When the clock-face schedule has many trains setting off at the same time all across Switzerland, intelligent sensors switch the air conditioning and heating off for a few minutes at just the right time, unnoticed by the customer. This state-of-the-art IoT application saves us a whole power plant of energy. 

Mobile app for the visually impaired.

Those who are visually impaired or blind can use the SBB Inclusive app to listen to the visual customer information at the station and on the train using their own mobile phones. Bluetooth beacons make this possible. 

Requirements.

A successfully completed university entrance qualification (gymnasiale Matura). Your proven strengths include maths, English and logical thinking. Your ability to grasp things rapidly and identify connections quickly, combined with your strong communication skills and focus on teamwork will lead you to success. You like to assume responsibility, show initiative, are well organised and focused on achieving optimal solutions.

Universities of applied sciences.

The following universities of applied sciences, for example, offer degree programmes that include practical training placements with a BSc in electrical engineering and information technology:

• BFH, bfh.chLink opens in new window.
• ZHAW, zhaw.chLink opens in new window. 
• FHNW, fhnw.chLink opens in new window.
• OST, ost.chLink opens in new window.

12 months of professional experience not required.

Up to now, universities of applied sciences have always required qualified professional experience of at least twelve months for their bachelor’s degree programmes. This is precisely where the work-study bachelor’s degree programme comes in, combining work experience and theory. This means that there is no need to have completed an internship beforehand and you will be able to apply the theory you have learnt in practice on an ongoing basis.

Introductory programme.

Before your course begins in September, you’ll complete an introductory programme in the languages Java (back-end programming) and HTML/CSS (front-end programming).

Remuneration.

You work on innovative projects, tackle conceptual challenges and take on responsibility for tasks. We remunerate these exciting activities fairly, paying you at least CHF 2,800 per month.

Benefits.

During the entire training period, you have the benefit of a 2nd class GA Travelcard. Up to the age of 20, you can enjoy six weeks of holidays. You can also take advantage of additional individual training programmes, such as language courses, time abroad and specific certifications. Enjoy personal development opportunities and get Switzerland moving with us.

Network building.

Completing work placements in various SBB departments enables you to develop an extensive network of contacts.

Secure a permanent position.

After successfully completing your bachelor’s degree with practical training placements, you’ll have a good chance of securing a permanent position at SBB.

Next-generation mobile railway communications (FRMCS).

SBB Telecoms is planning and constructing the next generation of mobile railway communications (Future Rail Mobile Communication System) along railway lines throughout Switzerland. Both mobile communications sites and central management systems are being re-designed and put into operation. This will replace the previous GSM-Rail system.

Evolution of the data network (AiNET).

SBB Telecoms operates a Switzerland-wide data network that is used for rail operations, but also available to third parties. The current solution will be upgraded over the coming years (evolution) to ensure a state-of-the-art data network is always available. This includes both central systems, such as management and security solutions, as well as network hardware.

Submit your application within the following application window:

• Application window to start in August 2024: 6 to 18 November 2023
• Application window to start in August 2024: 29 January to 11 February 2024
• Application window to start in August 2024: 6 to 19 May 2024 (Applies only to the ‘Electrical engineering and information technology’ specialisation. All places for the ‘Information technology’ specialisation have already been filled)

A complete application dossier contains your CV with all the important information about your skills and competences as well as your diplomas, grade sheets and, if available, work references. Cover letters are specifically not required.

All our jobs are advertised under vacancies. You can only apply directly online via the job advertisement.

After your application dossier has been checked, a decision will be made as to who will be invited for an interview and a taster session.

First, we get to know each other better in an interview. Once we both have a positive impression of each other, we move on to the taster session. Here you have the opportunity to solve coding exercises while being supervised by our trainees. This gives you the optimal opportunity to feel the working atmosphere for yourself and to pester your future colleagues with questions.

A few days later, you'll find out if the job goes through.