- Location
- Switzerland
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- JOIN
Description
You want to help build Europe's resilience. You want to protect people and critical infrastructure - ultimately saving the lives of thousands. You want to work at the frontier of high-performance autonomous systems.
At CDDS, you'll build the software platform that connects our next-generation interceptor drones with sensors and operators, the nervous system of a counter-drone defense network protecting critical infrastructure and, ultimately, saving lives.
We're looking for a strong all-around software engineer to:
- Build the platform that fuses radar, sensors, and third-party data into a single, real-time operational picture
- Integrate our drones with external systems at low latency, under conditions where reliability isn't optional
- Design fleet-management tooling to monitor, configure, and coordinate drones operating in the field
This is real-time, safety-critical software with actual physical stakes. You'll work close to hardware, close to operators, and close to the mission. We move fast and priorities shift as the threat landscape does.
## Tasks
**What you will own**
- Architect the ground-segment platform that fuses radar and multi-sensor data into a real-time operational picture, under latency budgets where milliseconds decide outcomes
- Build the integration layer connecting our drones to third-party sensors and platforms, designing the plugins and data interfaces that make it work reliably in the field
- Design and own fleet-management and provisioning tooling that commands and coordinates a live interceptor fleet
- Profile, tune, and harden system performance so it holds up under real-world load
- Work close to the field: see your code deployed on real hardware, in front of real customers
## Requirements
**REQUIREMENTS**
- MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field from a top-tier university, with an outstanding track record
- 3+ years of professional experience building production software, with deep, demonstrable Python expertise
- Fluency in Linux-based development environments
- Solid grounding in software security fundamentals
**NICE TO HAVE**
- Experience integrating with command and control (C2) systems
- Experience working with radar feeds or other external sensors
- Knowledge of networking protocols and secure communication
- Comfort living in a bash CLI
## Benefits
**WHY CDDS**
- Direct impact on a mission‑critical technology shaping Europe’s security landscape
- Fast‑moving startup environment with high ownership
- Work with a highly technical, ambitious, and hands‑on team
- Real‑world testing, deployments, and customer demonstrations
- Attractive compensation
**DETAILS**
- Location: Hardbrucke (Zurich), on‑site
- Start date: when you are ready
- Environment: Rapidly growing deep‑tech startup, high‑impact mission
