Software Developer / Software Developeress

About Us

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, and efficiently. To date, we have inspected wind turbines in more than 40 countries worldwide using our cutting-edge 3DX™ technology. Every inspection is underpinned by our commitment to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, safety, and groundbreaking 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 has been a part of RES, the world's leading renewable energy company, allowing us to leverage the vast expertise within RES to create an even more powerful 3DX™ Blade Platform designed to meet our customers' needs.

Position Available: Software Developer with Focus on AI

We are seeking a motivated Software Developer to join our Software Development team in Oetwil am See (Canton Zurich). In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing and maintaining our 3DX™ Blade Platform. We value a hands-on approach, a “get things done” mindset, and the ability to work creatively to solve complex problems. As a Software Developer, you will interact with various internal stakeholders to design and implement high-quality software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain AI pipelines, primarily focused on computer vision.
• Prototype, demonstrate and validate new AI-driven use cases to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Contribute to drone flight and mission software (Android / Kotlin).
• Collaborate closely with software and operations teams.
• Provide technical support to drone pilots during field operations.
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to testing and deployment.

About You

• Hands-on experience in AI / Machine Learning using Python and PyTorch.
• High level of initiative and ownership: proactively bring your own ideas, challenge existing approaches, and continuously seek to improve solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Vision, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical thinking, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of geometry, spatial reasoning, and geospatial data.
• Experience in drone or robotics software development, as well as mobile development in Android/Kotlin, is an asset.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in 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 stay ahead of the curve. With us, you can work up to 60% remotely, enjoy 5 weeks of vacation, participate in fun team lunches, and benefit from direct communication channels along with fast decision-making in a dynamic environment. If you want to make a difference and contribute to carbon-neutral power production, we invite you to join us!

Apply Online

If you are passionate about UAV technology, enjoy working in a dedicated team, and possess the required skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.