IT/Utvecklingsroller | Product Tech | SAAB flera orter

Vatten & Miljö i Väst AB (VIVAB); Sweden; On-site; SEK 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and security company in Sweden seeks Forward Deployed Engineers and Systems Engineers to develop AI-based solutions and enhance technical foundations across their products. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills and the ability to solve complex technical problems. The company fosters collaboration in a high-quality work environment. The roles require a mindset for curiosity and exploration, with opportunities to influence technical directions.

Qualifications

• You enjoy understanding how things work and how they could work better.
• You learn quickly, think in systems, and like solving complex problems.
• Your background in software development or systems engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with complex technical problems across different product areas.
• Build and improve shared platforms used throughout Saab.
• Collaborate with engineers and domain experts to develop solutions.

Skills

Strong programming ability

Hands-on use of AI

Curiosity to explore new technologies

Ability to break down complex problems

Collaborative mindset

Experience with technical systems

Tools

AI technologies

Cloud computing

Real-time systems

Job description

Product Tech – Company Overview

Product Tech is where Saab's future technology takes shape. As a central part of Common Tech, Product Tech's mission is to build the shared technical solutions that will be used across Saab's products – today and tomorrow.

Here you work with developing and evolving platforms, components and technical capabilities that form the foundation for next-generation systems. A particular focus lies on AI‑based solutions that will be integrated into Saab's product portfolio and used broadly across the organisation. What you help create in Product Tech has direct impact across multiple products, teams and business areas.

In Product Tech, deep technical expertise is combined with a long‑term perspective. The work is not about individual projects, but about building stable, reusable and future‑proof solutions that other teams can rely on. Here you have the opportunity to influence architecture, technical decisions and direction – in an environment where quality, collaboration and technical leadership are at the centre.

If you want to work close to tomorrow's AI solutions and help build the technical foundation for Saab's products, Product Tech is the right place for you.

Do you want to help bridge the gap between today and the future – and play a key role in driving Saab's digital transformation? This is not a traditional developer role. It's a role for curious minds who enjoy variety, creativity and deep technical thinking.

Forward Deployed Engineer – Your role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll work close to our internal product teams, understand their challenges, and turn them into smart, scalable technical solutions. You'll explore new technologies, learn fast and help shape the foundations of future Saab systems.

What you'll do

• Work hands‑on with complex technical problems across different product areas
• Build and improve shared platforms and components used throughout Saab
• Explore and apply technologies such as AI, cloud, edge computing and real‑time systems
• Collaborate with engineers, architects and domain experts
• Turn ambiguous challenges into clear, elegant solutions
• Influence technical direction and long‑term platform strategy

About you

You're someone who enjoys understanding how things work – and how they could work better. You learn quickly, think in systems and like solving problems that don't have obvious answers. Your background might be in software development, systems engineering, data engineering, research engineering or something else entirely. What matters is how you think.

You bring

• Strong programming ability (language doesn’t matter – thinking does)
• Hands‑on use of AI to solve technical problems
• Curiosity and a desire to explore new technologies
• Ability to break down complex problems
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge
• Experience from building or working with technical systems

Bonus if you have

• Experience with AI/ML, cloud, edge or distributed systems
• Interest in platform engineering or architecture
• Experience from real‑time or safety‑critical environments

Systems Engineer – Your role

As a Systems Engineer, you'll work at the intersection of software, architecture and system design. You'll help us understand how complex systems behave, how they scale and how we can make them better.

What you'll do

• Design and evolve shared software platforms used across Saab
• Analyse system behaviour, performance and interactions
• Work with technologies like AI, cloud, distributed systems and real‑time environments
• Collaborate with architects, developers and domain experts
• Turn system‑level insights into practical improvements
• Contribute to long‑term technical direction and platform strategy

About you

You think in systems, patterns and interactions. You enjoy understanding the whole picture—not just one component. You're curious, analytical and comfortable navigating complexity. Your background might be in software engineering, systems engineering, embedded systems, data engineering or similar.

You bring

• Solid programming experience
• Hands‑on use of AI to understand and improve systems
• Ability to reason about system behaviour and architecture
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working with technical systems in any form

Bonus if you have

• Experience with distributed systems, cloud or real‑time environments
• Interest in architecture or platform engineering
• Experience from safety‑critical or high‑reliability systems

Some of our roles require security clearance under Swedish security protection legislation. For roles where Saab has requirements for security classification, this may in some cases entail requirements for a certain citizenship.

What you become part of

Common Tech's mission is to create shared technical capabilities for all of Saab. By developing and managing shared platforms, technical frameworks and ways of working, Common Tech enables efficient, consistent and long‑term technology development across the entire organisation. The goal is to give Saab's teams the right technical foundation to develop advanced products with high quality, safety and reliability.

Product Tech is one of several departments within Common Tech and focuses on developing and evolving technical solutions used across multiple products and systems. Here, reusable components, shared functionality and technical solutions are built that help product teams work faster and more structured, while maintaining high standards for stability and quality.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with a clear mission: to help protect people and societies. With around 20,000 employees worldwide, Saab develops advanced technology through close collaboration between people, competencies and disciplines. The company is characterised by an inclusive culture where collaboration, learning and long‑term development are central.

Application

This recruitment process is managed by Jefferson Wells on behalf of Saab, meaning you will be directly employed by Saab. For questions about the position, please contact recruiter Mark Ferrer.

We do not accept applications by email due to GDPR.

Selection and interviews are ongoing. We warmly welcome your application!