The IT & Tech CV in Switzerland
Switzerland is one of Europe's strongest tech markets — Zurich, Zug ("Crypto Valley"), Lausanne and Geneva are packed with engineering, fintech, pharma-tech and research roles. But a Swiss tech CV still follows local conventions that a typical GitHub-style résumé ignores. Here's how to get both right.
Keep the Swiss frame, add the tech substance
Follow the Swiss CV format (photo, personal details, work-permit status, two pages) — then make the content unmistakably technical.
A skills section recruiters can scan
- Group by category: Languages (e.g. Java, Python, TypeScript), Frameworks, Cloud/DevOps (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform), Data, Tools.
- Signal depth, not a buzzword wall — list what you'd be comfortable being interviewed on.
- Add links: GitHub, a portfolio, notable open-source contributions.
Show impact, not just stacks
Swiss CVs are factual, but quantified results still win: "reduced p95 latency 35%", "migrated 40 services to Kubernetes", "shipped a feature used by 50k users". One strong metric per role beats a list of tasks.
Languages & work permit
International tech firms often operate in English, so an English CV is usually fine — but stating German (or French) levels widens your options and matters for many roles. Always include your permit status (EU/EFTA, B, C); Swiss recruiters need to know you can be hired.
Where the jobs are
Zurich & Zug (fintech, crypto, big tech), Lausanne/EPFL & Geneva (deep tech, research, international orgs), Basel (pharma & life-sciences tech). Tailor your CV language to the region: German for Zurich, French for the Romandie, English for international employers.
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