Software Engineer
Distran · Zürich
What this role requires
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Job description
About the role The software on our Ultrasound acoustic cameras is at the core of Distran technology, with focus on high quality, reliability, and real-time performance. Together with the software team, you will help Distran develop and innovate our acoustic cameras and help us further meet our customers' needs. Be part of a Scrum-driven cross-functional agile software team
Develop high-performance modern C++ and Python code
Implement fast and resource-aware video processing pipelines
Develop supporting services that empower real-time leak detection and quantification
Understand customer requirements and write technical requirements
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Ensure the high reliability of the product
Automate, optimize, test, and document systems, processes, and business functionalities
Participate in the team effort in code review, testing, documentation, and task organization
Your profile Requirements Three years or more of experience in software development
Strong knowledge of modern C++ and Python
Comfortable with Linux command line tools
Comfortable using AI tools (e.g. Claude Code) to accelerate development
Interested in learning new technology stacks and working in a cross-functional environment
Good to have Experience with CUDA or other GPU-accelerated computing
Embedded systems experience (e.g. Yocto, cross-compilation, resource-constrained devices)
Experience with Qt/QML
Messaging interfaces (e.g. ZMQ)
Experience writing pipelines with GStreamer
DevOps experience (Docker, Jenkins)
Languages Fluent English
The list of tasks is not exhaustive. The job holder is expected to shift focus between them as required. This job description will be reviewed and adjusted as needed.
What we offer Bringing groundbreaking innovative technology to a market best seller is a rewarding social and professional experience. This job is for you if you like to give meaning to your work and have a strong impact on a product, on a company and on your professional growth.
Note to agencies Distran does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate. Distran will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited offer, even in a situation where Distran employs the relevant candidate. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Distran’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed agreement for service and in response to a specific job opening. Distran will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.
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