Software Developer (C++ / Real-Time / High-Performance)

_Want to influence the bigger picture? At Saab, you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together, we can truly make an impact – and your part matters.

_We are expanding our radar software teams and are looking for engineers across experience levels, from early career to senior, who want to work with software in complex, high-performance radar systems.

Your role

Join the Fighter Radar organisation as a software developer and take on a key role in one of our growing software teams. You will contribute to the development of advanced radar application software, where performance, reliability, and correctness are critical.

As part of the team, you will work across the full software lifecycle, from early requirements to deployed and verified functionality, and have the opportunity to influence both product characteristics and how we work. You will work closely with system engineers and domain specialists, bridging system-level understanding with software implementation.

Your responsibilities include:

• Breaking down and refining requirements together with system engineers and stakeholders
• Designing and implementing robust and efficient software solutions
• Integrating, testing, and verifying software in complex system-level environments
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across Saab, including system design, integration & verification, quality, and product management
• Contributing to and improving our software development practices and ways of working
• Working in an agile setup with iterative development, planning, and continuous feedback
• Contributing to technical decisions and product direction

Depending on your experience, you may also:

• Take ownership of larger technical areas or features
• Support and mentor other developers
• Drive technical initiatives or improvements within the team

Your profile

We believe you are a curious and driven software developer with a strong interest in programming and complex systems. You take ownership of your work and enjoy collaborating with others to solve challenging technical problems.

You have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Solid programming experience in C++ or a similar language, or strong motivation to develop in C++ in a system-oriented environment
• Experience working in a Linux-based development environment
• Understanding of modern software development practices, including version control and CI/CD
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

We consider it a merit if you have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• High-performance or compute-intensive systems
• Real-time systems
• Signal processing, radar systems, or sensor-related technologies
• System-level understanding of complex products, including interaction between software, hardware, and algorithms
• Communication protocols

For more senior candidates, we also value:

• Experience working with complex, large-scale software systems
• Ability to take technical ownership and drive solutions
• Experience mentoring or supporting other developers

_This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.

_What you will be a part of

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations. Read more about us here

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.