Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity GmbH

Software Engineer - AI Solutions (m/f/d)

Estimated salary
€4,874 – €7,955per month

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Description

Rohde & Schwarz is looking for a Software Engineer to turn AI prototypes into production-ready software that works reliably worldwide. You will implement Python APIs, SDKs, and integration components so that product software can leverage AI capabilities, and transform ML, LLM, and agent-based prototypes into production software that meets performance, latency, and resource requirements. The role includes optimizing inference and middleware for real-time use on edge and embedded targets, writing maintainable code with unit and integration tests and documentation, and resolving integration issues between model, middleware, and infrastructure. You will collaborate with MLOps, data, and product teams on deployment, monitoring, and release automation. The position is based in Dresden, Germany.

Requirements

  • Several years of experience in professional Python development
  • Solid software engineering practices such as testing, CI/CD, code reviews, and Git
  • Hands-on experience integrating ML or LLM components into real production applications
  • Team spirit, solution orientation, and analytical thinking
  • Strong problem-solving skills as well as independence and personal responsibility
  • Very good written and spoken German
  • Very good written and spoken English

Languages

German
C1 · Advanced
A1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C1 · Advanced
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€76,968/year
€6,414/month
Total Deductions
€30,546
40% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,868/mo
€46,422/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€14,611
🏦 Pension Insurance€7,158
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€1,000

🏠 Cost of Living in Dresden

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€680
Groceries
€260
Transport
€62
Utilities
€200
Internet
€35

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€10
Gym/Month
€33
Coffee
€3
Beer (0.5L)
€3
Cinema
€10
Monthly Net Salary:€3,868
Comfortable Living:€1,302
Monthly Savings:€2,566 (66%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,566 monthly, which is €30,792 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Dresden. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €76,974 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
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📍 Life in Dresden

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Population
0.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
6.0
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Tech Scene
7.0
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International
5.0
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Public Transport
7.0
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Bikeability
7.0
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Air Quality
7.0
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Green Spaces
8.0
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Car Free
6.0
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About Dresden

  • •Semiconductor and tech cluster (Silicon Saxony)
  • •Beautiful baroque city center
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Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Warm summers
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1650 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Some areas less welcoming
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •University hospital Carl Gustav Carus
  • •Good coverage
Quality: 8.0Access: 7.0
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Culture

  • •Semperoper opera house
  • •Old Masters Gallery
9.0
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Nightlife

  • •Neustadt district scene
  • •Moderate nightlife
7.0
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Recreation

  • •Saxon Switzerland nearby
  • •Elbe bike paths
9.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Very affordable
  • •Rising rents but still cheap
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€680
⚡ Utilities:€200
🛒 Groceries:€260
🍽️ Dining out:€12

A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Rohde & Schwarz technology group, specializing in BSI-certified encryption, endpoint security, and network protection solutions. Operating under the 'IT Security Made in Germany' philosophy with a strict no-backdoor policy, the company develops government-grade cybersecurity products approved for VS-NfD, EU RESTRICTED, and NATO RESTRICTED classifications. With 500+ employees across Germany, France, and other European locations, it serves government agencies, defense organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises requiring sovereign, auditable security solutions.

€per month
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Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.