Software Engineer (Budapest)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026.
As an ideal candidate
- You have professional experience in software development and a strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
- You approach complex problems with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset and are comfortable working in safety-critical environments where quality and reliability are paramount.
- You are self-motivated and collaborative, you value knowledge sharing, and you actively contribute to continuous improvement - both in code and in development processes.
- You are able to translate technical concepts into clear outcomes and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, high-quality systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain safety-critical software solutions.
- Translate UI/UX designs into robust code using reusable components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver features.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Review code and contribute to shared engineering standards and best practices.
- Analyse, debug, and fix technical issues across the development lifecycle.
- Assist with writing operational and technical documentation.
Professional Requirements
- University degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in software development.
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming (e.g., C++).
- Experience with source control and collaborative workflows (e.g., Git, GitLab).
- Strong problem solving, communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.
- English language proficiency, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with modern C++.
- Experience with Qt/QML is preferred.
- A background in the ATM/ATC domain is a plus.
- Solid problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently.
- A user-centric approach combined with the ability and willingness to learn.
Who we are
Tern Systems is an established and trusted provider of Air Traffic Management solutions, and operates in a competitive, regulated industry. With over 70 employees, we have nearly 30 years of experience in successful deliveries to customers in Europe and Asia.
What we offer
We offer an international work environment that fosters personal growth, supports training and continuing education, and a family-friendly work environment with flexible work hours. You will be working in close collaboration with colleagues in our headquarters in Iceland and given regular opportunities to travel to Iceland.
Salary range (medior to senior)
950 000 - 1 500 000 HUF
Additional information
Applications must be submitted in English.
The position requires you to work at our Budapest office in Hungary. We do not offer relocation packages at this point.
Applications are stored in accordance with the GDPR and Act CXII of 2011 on the Right of Informational Self-Determination and on Freedom of Information.
To find out more about us, including information about our recruitment process, please visit https://www.tern.systems/.
If you have further questions, contact us at [email protected].