100 Companies in Switzerland That Are Hiring — And Where to Apply

A friend asked me last month — "I want to move to Switzerland, where do I even start looking for jobs?" I gave him a few names off the top of my head. Then I thought, why not just put together a proper list?

So here it is. 100 companies across different industries — tech, pharma, banking, consulting, logistics — all with direct links to their jobs pages. No fluff. Just the list.

A few things worth knowing before you scroll down:

Switzerland has a different job market than most countries. Companies here are serious about qualifications. They read CVs carefully. If you apply, make sure your CV is specific and clean — not generic. And if you can write even a basic cover letter in German or French, do it. It helps more than people think.

Also — most of these companies hire internationally, but for non-EU nationals, the company has to sponsor your work permit. That's easier to get at bigger multinationals. Keep that in mind when deciding where to focus your energy.

The Companies

I've broken them into sectors so it's easier to find what's relevant to you.

Basel alone has Roche, Novartis, and Lonza within a few kilometres of each other. If you're in life sciences, it's worth zeroing in on that city specifically.

A Few Things I'd Tell Anyone Applying

Don't apply to 50 companies at once. Pick 5–10 that actually match your background and apply properly. Swiss hiring managers notice a generic application immediately.

Set up job alerts on the company's own site — not just LinkedIn. Many roles get filled before they even trend on external boards.

If you're an EU/EFTA citizen, the process is much smoother — you can move first, look for jobs on the ground, and handle paperwork after. If you're from outside the EU, you generally need the job offer first. Focus on larger multinationals who have experience sponsoring permits.

That's really it. Good luck — Switzerland is worth the effort.