Software Engineer, Command Centre; Frontend & UI​/UX

Laelaps AI Research seeks a Mid-level Software Engineer in Zürich to build the Command Centre frontend. This hybrid engineering and design role focuses on real-time operator interfaces for autonomous security robots.

The company is looking for a professional to develop the Command Centre, the central hub where operators monitor robots and cameras, make critical decisions, and direct the fleet. This position merges software engineering with UI/UX design to create intuitive, high-performance tools for mission-critical tasks.

• Develop the operator dashboard to display live video feeds, site maps, robot locations, and system alerts.
• Design and implement workflows for alert triage, guiding users from evidence review to decision-making and dispatch.
• Build interfaces that allow operators to assign tasks to the robot fleet using natural language commands.
• Create and maintain a cohesive design system to ensure product consistency across the platform.
• Prototype new features, conduct usability testing with operators, and iterate based on feedback.
• Optimize application performance to handle real-time data streams and multiple site connections efficiently.
• Translate design concepts into production-ready code while shaping user flows and testing outcomes.

Laelaps AI Research GmbH is a Zurich-based startup backed by visionary investors and advisors. The company operates on the belief that robotics is entering a transformative era comparable to the internet's arrival. Their mission is to develop intelligent software for physical security, enabling robots and sensors to safely handle dangerous tasks.

• Belief in the transformative potential of robotics in the current decade.
• Focus on intelligent software for physical security and dangerous task automation.
• Strong founding team with support from notable investors and advisors.

• At least three years of professional frontend development experience using Type Script and React.
• Proven track record of shipping data-intensive, real-time applications such as dashboards, control panels, or interactive maps.
• Strong UI/UX skills, including flow design, Figma prototyping, and conducting user testing sessions.
• Familiarity with backend APIs and real-time communication protocols like Web Sockets and WebRTC.
• A consistent habit of prioritizing web accessibility and application performance in daily development.

• Previous experience developing interfaces for control rooms, security operations, or mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of geospatial and mapping libraries, specifically Mapbox or deck.gl.
• Experience constructing a design system from the ground up.
• Background working with defense contractors or highly regulated industry clients.

• End-to-end ownership of product features and project delivery.
• Opportunity to contribute to mission-driven autonomous security solutions protecting people and critical infrastructure.
• Early-stage career growth with significant potential for advancement within the founding team.
• Direct collaboration with PhD-level co-founders and a highly skilled founding group.
• A competitive compensation package including equity and salary.
• An international, serious yet approachable team culture.

• Workload: 100%
• Place of work: Zürich, ZH
• Start date:
  
  visionary investors and advisors

Workload: 100%