Senior Software Developer – Robotics & Drone Control

Founded in 2016, Zurich-based Sulzer Schmid is at the forefront of innovation in the energy service sector. Recognizing the potential for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology to redefine industrial grade inspections, we have developed an end-to-end technology platform that produces high-quality rotor blade inspection results with ease – precisely, repeatably, efficiently. To date, we have inspected wind turbines in more than 40 countries worldwide using our 3DX™ technology and each inspection is underpinned by our commitment to the highest quality, efficiency, safety and groundbreaking use of technology. Our 3DX™ Blade Platform offers a comprehensive solution that integrates all aspects of rotor blade inspection into one system, providing a transparent view of the blade health status for the entire fleet.

Since September 2024, Sulzer Schmid is part of RES, the world's leading renewable energy company. This allows us to leverage the vast expertise within RES to create an even more powerful 3DX™ Blade Platform designed to meet the needs of our customers.

Overview

For our Software Development team in Oetwil am See (Canton Zurich), we are looking for a motivated Senior Software Developer – Robotics & Drone Control

In this function, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining our 3DX™ Blade Platform, which combines autonomous drone flight with AI-powered image analysis. You will work on the software that makes our machines move on their own – from our Android-based drone control stack to the rover that inspects blades from the inside – and take features from first idea to customer release. We value a hands-on approach, a “get things done” mindset, creativity and the ability to solve complex problems. As a Senior Software Developer, you interact with different internal stakeholders to design, build and ship high-quality, production-ready software.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build and maintain production software for our inspection drones and rovers

Develop AI-powered features such as data analytics, LLM-based assistants and chatbots

Own features end to end, from concept to customer release

Take part in architecture and design decisions

Work closely with field teams and act on their feedback

About you

Software developer with 5+ years of experience shipping production-grade software

Strong in C#/.NET, plus Kotlin or Python

Practical experience with AI: LLMs, data science or chatbots

You take ownership, make decisions and see problems through to the customer

Pragmatic and hands-on, comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities

Computer vision, robotics or hardware-related experience is a plus

Fluent in English, German is a plus

What we offer

On paper, we are Software Developers, Electronic Engineers, Entrepreneurs, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Sales experts. In reality, we are passionate problem solvers, inventors, makers, testers, code crackers, customer satisfaction managers and more. Our agile approach ensures close collaboration and helps us to stay ahead of the curve.

With us, you can work up to 60% from remote, enjoy 5 weeks of vacation, join our fun team lunches, profit from direct communication channels and fast decision-making in a dynamic environment. Want to make a difference and contribute to a carbon-neutral power production? Then join us!

How to apply

If you are passionate about UAV technology, like to work in a dedicated team and possess the required skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application (minimum CV, motivation letter and references are optional but very welcome) to Josefine Meszaros josefine.meszaros@res-group.com

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications and are currently not working with recruitment agencies.

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