Software Developer (C++ / Real-Time / High-Performance) – Fighter Radar Design

Saab AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB in Sweden seeks a Software Developer (C++ / Real-Time / High-Performance) for Fighter Radar Design. You will build advanced radar application software with focus on performance, reliability, and correctness across the full software lifecycle.

Collaborate with system engineers, participate in requirements refinement, and help drive agile practices. Applicants should have a degree in a related field and proven C++/Linux experience in complex systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (CS/SE/Engineering Physics)
• Solid programming experience in C++ or a system-oriented language or strong motivation to develop in C++
• Experience in Linux-based development environments
• 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 team environment

Responsibilities

• Develop robust, high‑performance software for advanced radar systems
• Collaborate with system engineers and stakeholders to refine requirements and design solutions
• Integrate, test, and verify software in complex system environments
• Ensure software quality through modern development practices
• Contribute to technical decisions and continuous improvements in an agile setting

Skills

C++

Linux

CI/CD

High-performance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Engineering Physics

Tools

Git

Job description

Software Developer (C++ / Real-Time / High-Performance) – Fighter Radar Design

Do you want to work with complex systems at the forefront of radar technology and contribute to solutions that help keep people and society safe? We offer an opportunity to join a global company where advanced software makes a real‑world impact.

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:

• Developing robust, high‑performance software for advanced radar systems
• Collaborating with system engineers and stakeholders to refine requirements and design solutions
• Integrating, testing, and verifying software in complex system environments
• Ensuring software quality through modern development practices
• Contributing to technical decisions, continuous improvements, and agile ways of working

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

• High‑performance, real‑time, or distributed systems
• Modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD and TDDSignal processing, radar systems, sensor technologies, or communication protocols
• Software verification, SIL/HIL, or model‑based testingSystem‑level understanding of complex products involving software, hardware, and algorithmsundefined

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations for 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 defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,100 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 defence 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.

Saab is a company with a strong people‑orientation. We offer a friendly work environment where we support and help each other to be at our best. Continuous learning, career & talent development and employee well‑being are examples of areas where we always put the strongest effort to offer great opportunities.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.