Company Description:
SkyGuard Intelligence is a drone-powered security company delivering advanced aerial surveillance and rapid response support. By combining intelligent drone technology with real-time monitoring, the company provides wider visibility, faster threat detection, and stronger protection than traditional security methods. SkyGuard’s services are designed to safeguard people, assets, and operations in high-stakes environments. With a focus on risk prevention and rapid response, SkyGuard helps clients operate with greater confidence and situational awareness.
Build the future of autonomous-drone operations.
SkyGuard Intelligence is inviting talented engineers, developers, product designers, and technology innovators to take part in the SkyGuard Challenge 2026.
Your mission: design and build a functional, production-ready web dashboard that enables a human security operator to monitor and manage a fleet of autonomous drones in real time.
The challenge is open to students and professionals, working individually or in teams of up to four people. Your solution should combine strong technical execution with clear, intuitive design for high-pressure operational environments.
Successful projects will demonstrate capabilities such as live drone mapping, telemetry monitoring, anomaly and threat alerts, individual and fleet-level controls, and a thoughtful operator experience.
This is more than a competition: it is an opportunity to demonstrate how you think, build, and solve real operational problems. The winning individual or team members may be offered the opportunity to join SkyGuard Intelligence and help shape the next generation of autonomous security technology.
Qualifications:
Frontend Engineering and Responsive Web Design for modern, performant user interfaces
Full-Stack Development, including Back-End Web Development, scalable application integration, RESTful APIs, databases, and Git
Software Engineering, including clean coding practices, testing, and debugging
UX/UI and Product Design, with a focus on human-centered interfaces
Data Visualisation and Mapping for real-time systems
Real-Time Systems and IoT
Drone, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Cybersecurity and Secure Systems Design
AI and Intelligent Operations
Cross-functional collaboration and clear communication with engineering, design, and operations stakeholders
Ability to work on-site in Lugano in a fast-paced environment focused on security and emerging drone technologies
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Key dates:
Final submission deadline: 31 October 2026, 23:59 UTC
Results announced: November 2026
Ready to take on the mission? Review the full brief and submit your project through the SkyGuard Challenge page: https://skyguardintelligence.com/skyguard-challenge
Pay: From CHF70’000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lugano, TI
