Hi, I’m Philippe Jayet, a senior software engineer with a strong track record of delivering scalable, reliable, and maintainable software — from early prototypes to large-scale production platforms. I combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, product-oriented mindset and excel in environments that require end-to-end ownership, from system architecture to operations. I thrive in complex settings where collaboration across teams and disciplines is essential. I value pragmatic problem solving, clear communication, and delivering value to users through robust, maintainable solutions.

Philippe Jayet

Hi, I’m Philippe Jayet, a senior software engineer with a strong track record of delivering scalable, reliable, and maintainable software — from early prototypes to large-scale production platforms. I combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, product-oriented mindset and excel in environments that require end-to-end ownership, from system architecture to operations. I thrive in complex settings where collaboration across teams and disciplines is essential. I value pragmatic problem solving, clear communication, and delivering value to users through robust, maintainable solutions.

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Hi,

I’m Philippe Jayet, a senior software engineer with a strong track record of delivering scalable, reliable, and maintainable software — from early prototypes to large-scale production platforms. I combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, product-oriented mindset and excel in environments that require end-to-end ownership, from system architecture to operations.

I thrive in complex settings where collaboration across teams and disciplines is essential. I value pragmatic problem solving, clear communication, and delivering value to users through robust, maintainable solutions.

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Language

French
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Easybox TBS Sàrl
January 1, 2005 - Present
Design and delivery of custom software systems across multiple industries, spanning web platforms, mobile applications, and IoT. Architected and built end-to-end solutions including APIs, backend platforms, mobile apps, and connected devices; delivered Ruby on Rails apps with full lifecycle ownership; developed native apps for media organizations and public platforms; managed infrastructure and operations for long-term performance.
Core Contributor / Technical Owner at Mx3.ch
January 1, 2006 - Present
Core contributor and long-term technical owner of Switzerland’s largest platform, backed by public radio. Participated in building the initial Rails-based platform and evolving it over time. Responsible for hosting and maintenance; maintained 99.9%+ uptime on dedicated infrastructure; acted as technical owner for the system and contributed a one of the first iOS apps (2008) with a custom audio streaming engine.
Senior Software Engineer at EPFL Extension ABC
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Contributed to the development and reliability of a large-scale education platform. Developed and maintained a Rails-based learning platform; improved a 5,000+ suite, increasing speed by 30% and enhancing structure and reliability. Focused on performance, stability, and codebase maintainability.
Lead Architect / Backend Developer at Mixfit Inc.
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Led the architecture and development of a complex system combining software, mobile, and IoT. Architected a multi-component Rails backend, microservices, React Native app, IoT device, and third-party integrations. Led backend development and API design (payments, wearable devices). Defined Bluetooth communications for the IoT device and hardware requirements for next-generation devices. Managed a distributed team across backend and embedded development.

Education

at EPFL – École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Telecommunications, Professional Services