Destinus

Software Engineer

Zürich
Level
Mid

Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.

Open. First seen 3 October 2026.

About the role

About the role

Imagine writing code that doesn’t just sit in a repository but directly powers autonomous flight systems, real-time decision-making, and mission-critical operations. This is not about maintaining legacy systems or tweaking minor features. This is about building high-performance software that interacts with hardware, processes complex data in real time, and operates where failure is not an option.

This role sits at the intersection of software, systems, and reality. From embedded platforms to data pipelines, from sensor fusion to networking, the work directly impacts how our systems perceive, decide, and act.

Destinus's standard text

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You´ll Do

  • Design and develop high-performance C++ software for real-world, mission-critical applications
  • Work closely with hardware, avionics, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration between software and physical systems
  • Build and optimize software components that operate under real-time and resource-constrained environments
  • Contribute to the architecture and scalability of complex systems, from embedded platforms to distributed data pipelines
  • Improve performance, reliability, and maintainability across the software stack
  • Solve complex engineering problems where there is no clear playbook

Requirements

What You’ll Need

  • Strong expertise in C++ with proven experience building robust, production-level systems
  • Solid engineering mindset with hands-on experience solving real-world technical challenges
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Fluent English

And experience in at least one of the following areas

  • Radar, embedded C/C++, close to the metal work
  • Software Platform Development, working on low-level embedded software, focused on integration with hardware and communication protocols
  • Drones- any kind of drones

Who You Are

You think like an engineer first and a coder second. Clean, efficient, and reliable code is your baseline, not your goal. You enjoy working close to the hardware, understanding how systems behave in the real world, not just in theory.Fast-moving environments feel natural. Ambiguity is not a blocker, it is part of the process. There is a strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and a drive to build things that actually matter.

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

C · C++ · Embedded Systems

Rare in Destinus's other 74 open postings.

82% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Destinus's standard text, folded away below.

Compared with Destinus's other open jobs.

The team: Machine Learning & Software Engineering HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 5 open in Machine Learning & Software Engineering. 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in April: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

C++ (3 of 5), C (2 of 5), Embedded Systems (2 of 5), Machine Learning (2 of 5), Python (2 of 5)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on Destinus's own job board.

Posting history

Reposted once since 8 April 2026: a posting for this role in Zürich was taken down and the role was posted again.

  • 3 October 2026 – open (this posting)
  • 8 April 2026 – closed 17 May 2026

Salary context

240 other open postings titled Software Engineer state a salary: median USD 149,120 to USD 209,953 a year.

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