Software Developer (C++ / Verification / CI/CD) – Fighter Radar Design

Saab AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB in Sweden is seeking a Software Developer (C++ / Verification / CI/CD) to contribute to the Fighter Radar design. You will develop high-performance radar software, drive verification improvements, and advance CI/CD and automated testing across the full software lifecycle in close collaboration with systems engineers.

The role emphasizes quality, testing, verification, and continuous improvement in development practices within a leading defence and security company that designs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Programming experience in C++, python or a similar language
• Experience working in a Linux-based development environment
• Understanding of modern software development practices, including version control and CI/CD
• Interest in improving software development efficiency, automation, and feedback cycles
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Developing robust, high-performance software for advanced radar systems
• Driving improvements in software verification and development efficiency
• Contributing to CI/CD, automation, and continuous verification
• Reducing feedback cycles through improved ways of working
• Integrating, testing, and verifying software in complex system environments
• Collaborating across disciplines to improve quality and delivery performance

Skills

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/SE/Eng

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Linux

Job description

Software Developer (C++ / Verification / CI/CD) – 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.

We are particularly interested in software developers who are passionate about software quality and enjoy driving improvements in testing, verification, automation, and development ways of working.

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
• Driving improvements in software verification and development efficiency
• Contributing to CI/CD, automation, and continuous verification
• Reducing feedback cycles through improved ways of working
• Integrating, testing, and verifying software in complex system environments
• Collaborating across disciplines to improve quality and delivery performance
  

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
• Programming experience in C++, python or a similar language
• Experience working in a Linux-based development environment
• Understanding of modern software development practices, including version control and CI/CD
• Interest in improving software development efficiency, automation, and feedback cycles
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

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

• Software verification, test automation, and quality engineering CI/CD, continuous verification, and modern development practices
• SIL/HIL and model-based verification Improving software development efficiency and feedback cycles
• Real‑time systems Signal processing, radar systems, or sensor-related technologies System‑level understanding of complex products

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.