(Senior) System software engineer

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We're looking for a strong all-around software engineer to:</p> <ul> <li>Build the platform that fuses radar, sensors, and third-party data into a single, real-time operational picture</li> <li>Integrate our drones with external systems at low latency, under conditions where reliability isn't optional</li> <li>Design fleet-management tooling to monitor, configure, and coordinate drones operating in the field</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <h2>Tasks</h2> <p><strong>What you will own</strong></p> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>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</li> <li>Design and own fleet-management and provisioning tooling that commands and coordinates a live interceptor fleet</li> <li>Profile, tune, and harden system performance so it holds up under real-world load</li> <li>Work close to the field: see your code deployed on real hardware, in front of real customers</li> </ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <p><strong>REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field from a top-tier university, with an outstanding track record</li> <li>3+ years of professional experience building production software, with deep, demonstrable Python expertise</li> <li>Fluency in Linux-based development environments</li> <li>Solid grounding in software security fundamentals</li> </ul> <p><strong>NICE TO HAVE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience integrating with command and control (C2) systems</li> <li>Experience working with radar feeds or other external sensors</li> <li>Knowledge of networking protocols and secure communication</li> <li>Comfort living in a bash CLI</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits</h2> <p><strong>WHY CDDS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Direct impact on a mission‑critical technology shaping Europe’s security landscape</li> <li>Fast‑moving startup environment with high ownership</li> <li>Work with a highly technical, ambitious, and hands‑on team</li> <li>Real‑world testing, deployments, and customer demonstrations</li> <li>Attractive compensation</li> </ul> <p><strong>DETAILS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Location: Hardbrucke (Zurich), on‑site</li> <li>Start date: when you are ready</li> <li>Environment: Rapidly growing deep‑tech startup, high‑impact mission</li> </ul><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.ch/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Switzerland</a> on Arbeitnow</a>