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Critical Software

Critical Software builds dependable software and systems for safety, mission, and business-critical applications across nine industries worldwide.

Operating headquarters
Coimbra, PT🇵🇹
Founded
1998
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criticalsoftware.com·Crawled Oct 8, 2026·

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6 pages
  1. Aviation Software Development/en/industries/aviation

    Aviation software development built to DO-178C, DO-254 & ARP-4754A. Trusted by civil and defence aerospace programs worldwide. Explore our capabilities.

  2. Aviation Software Development and Certification | Critical Software/de/industries/luftfahrt

    Support with the development, verification, and certification of safety-critical avionics software—in accordance with DO-178C, DO-254, ARP-4754A, and ARP-4761. Leading aerospace programs worldwide trust us.

  3. Critical Ecosystem — A Network Built to Change the World/en/ecosystem

    Explore the Critical ecosystem — a dynamic network of ventures, partners, researchers, and technology enablers united by a shared mission to build a safer, better world.

  4. Engineering a Better and Safer World/en/industries

Blog

6 pages
  1. 7 Tips to Navigate the MDR 2021 for Medical Device Manufacturers/en/newsroom/7-tips-to-navigate-the-mdr-2021

    Learn how medical device manufacturers can prepare for MDR 2021 compliance with practical tips, including planning, community engagement, risk management, and post-market strategies.

  2. Engineering a Better and Safer World/en/resources
  3. Next Stop: Railway Interlocking Systems – Ensuring Safe Train Operations/en/newsroom/next-stop-railway-interlocking-systems

    Discover how Critical Software develops and certifies Computer-Based Interlocking systems, ensuring safe railway operations across Europe and Israel.

  4. Smart is the New Black: Uncovering the Smart Meter Implementation Success/en/newsroom/smart-is-the-new-black-uncovering-the-smart-meter-implementation-success

    Explore how smart meters are transforming energy demand, reducing outages, and how Critical Software contributes to the UK rollout through the Smart Meter Implementation Programme (SMIP).

Press

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  1. Digital Transformation Challenges in Banking/en/newsroom/going-digital-a-toothache-for-banks

    The digital age is reshaping banking, bringing new challenges in legacy systems, cybersecurity, and customer expectations.

  2. Engineering a Better and Safer World/en/newsroom
  3. ERTMS and Infrastructure: Portugal’s Rail Strategy | Smart Rail Solutions/en/newsroom/ertms-and-infrastructure-rail-strategy-in-portugal

    Explore Portugal’s rail strategy and ERTMS adoption. Learn how the country plans to modernize rail infrastructure, improve efficiency, and drive sustainable transport.

  4. Space 2.0: Innovation and Strategy in the New Space Era/en/newsroom/space-20-advancements-and-strategic-moves-in-the-new-space-era

    Explore key advancements and strategic shifts shaping the Space 2.0 era, from commercialisation to cutting-edge space technologies.

Careers & Hiring

1 page
  1. Join a Team Building a Safer World/en/join-us

    Explore open positions at Critical Software. We're looking for curious, driven people who want to push the boundaries of what's possible — and build software that matters.

Team

2 pages
  1. Leadership Team/en/people

    Meet the leadership team at Critical Software: the CEO, chairman and chief officers who guide our work.

  2. Our Company Culture and History | Over 25 Years of Technical Excellence | Critical Software/de/people

About

6 pages
  1. Engineering a Better and Safer World/de/unser-leitbild
  2. Engineering a Better and Safer World/en/our-purpose
  3. Engineering a Better and Safer World/de/qualitatsversprechen
  4. Engineering a Better and Safer World/en/quality-promise

Contact

2 pages
  1. Engineering a Better and Safer World/de/kontakte
  2. Engineering a Better and Safer World/en/contacts

Homepage

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  1. De/de

    For over 25 years, Critical Software has developed mission-critical software and systems for the world’s most demanding industries—from aviation and defense to energy, rail, and space.

  2. En/en

    For over 25 years, Critical Software has been building mission-critical software and systems for the world's most demanding industries — from aviation and defense to energy, railway, and space.

Privacy

4 pages
  1. Engineering a Better and Safer World/de/datenschutzerklarung
  2. Engineering a Better and Safer World/en/privacy-policy
  3. Engineering a Better and Safer World/en/cookies
  4. Engineering a Better and Safer World/de/cookies

Terms & Conditions

6 pages
  1. Engineering a Better and Safer World/de/unser-kodex
  2. Engineering a Better and Safer World/de/nutzungsbedingungen
  3. Engineering a Better and Safer World/en/terms-of-use
  4. Engineering a Better and Safer World/en/modern-slavery-act

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  1. Critical Software at Sword AI Summit 2026: Intelligence for a Deterministic Worldcriticalsoftware.com/en/newsroom/sword-ai-summit-2026

    Critical Software's Sérgio Pereira speaks at Sword AI Summit 2026 in Porto about making AI agents trustworthy for safety-critical engineering. He discusses how ontologies, evaluations, and evidence trails support trust in AI agents in deterministic settings.

    Sep 2026 · Critical SoftwareNews article

  2. Critical Software Joins the AI Deployment Gap Initiative as a Founding Signatorycriticalsoftware.com/en/newsroom/critical-software-joins-the-ai-deployment-gap-initiative

    Critical Software is a founding company behind the AI Deployment Gap Initiative. Lynx, a vendor-neutral coalition, launches the initiative to define engineering principles for deploying trusted, governable, and certifiable AI in mission-critical systems.

    Sep 2026 · Critical SoftwareNews article

  3. Critical Software Expands US Presence Through Acquisition of IQ Inc.criticalsoftware.com/en/newsroom/critical-software-expands-us-presence-through-acquisition-of-iq-inc

    Critical Software acquires IQ Inc. to expand its US presence and increase engineering talent and delivery capacity in mission-critical industries. The acquisition adds capability in the United States for serving mission-critical sectors through expanded engineering resources and delivery capacity.

    Mar 2026 · Critical SoftwareNews article

  4. Critical Software and Stadler Launch Stadler Digital Labscriticalsoftware.com/en/newsroom/critical-software-and-stadler-launch-stadler-digital-labs

    Critical Software and Stadler launch Stadler Digital Labs. The new venture will deliver safety-critical digital engineering and cybersecurity for the future of rail mobility.

    Feb 2026 · Critical SoftwareNews article