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Software Engineer, Embedded Security

CDDS AGZürich, SwitzerlandFull-timeSalary not listed · Typical pay in SwitzerlandPosted Oct 25, 2026
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About the role

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You want to help build the Western resilience and protect people and critical infrastructure. At CDDS, you’ll help secure the software behind our next-generation interceptor drones.

We’re looking for a hands-on software engineer who understands embedded security and US security requirements. You’ll complement our existing cloud security expertise by implementing security on our devices and supporting compliance documentation from a technical perspective.

01What you will do

  • Write and maintain software that secures our embedded Linux devices and ground systems.

  • Implement secure provisioning, authentication, key management, and software updates.

  • Translate security requirements into practical technical solutions alongside our security and compliance lead.

  • Identify vulnerabilities, implement fixes, and verify that security measures work on real hardware.

  • Support compliance work with technical documentation and evidence of implemented controls.

02Requirements

  • Strong software development skills in Python and/or C++.

  • Experience securing embedded Linux systems.

  • Practical knowledge of encryption, secure boot, access control, and device security.

  • Ability to balance security requirements with performance, reliability, and operational needs.

  • experience for hardware backed key storage, like TPMs

03Nice to have

  • Experience supporting security compliance or assessments.

  • Familiarity with US cybersecurity requirements relevant to defense suppliers.

  • CCP certification.

  • Experience with NVIDIA Jetson or similar embedded platforms.

  • Experience with yocto

  • Experience with embedded penetration testing

  • NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC familiarity

04Why CDDS

  • Direct impact on technology protecting people and critical infrastructure.

  • A hands-on engineering role with ownership and close collaboration across the team.

  • Real-world testing and deployment of your work.

  • Attractive compensation.

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Updated Oct 26, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, Switzerland
CHF 98,334 average / year

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Cost of living · Geneva
102.7 vs New York = 100

UN living-cost index for Geneva (ICSC post adjustment 80.3), as of 1 Oct 2026.

Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)

Work permit route
  • Work permit B / L (non-EU quota): Highly qualified specialists, employer proves no Swiss or EU candidate; annual quotas
  • EU/EFTA free movement permits: Registration for EU/EFTA nationals with a job

Official routes: State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)

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