CRITICAL SOFTWARE, S.A.

Critical Software, S.A. is a Portugal-founded engineering and technology services company with more than 25 years of experience delivering software and systems for safety-, mission- and business-critical applications. With roughly 1,400 employees and multiple global offices, Critical Software serves demanding verticals including automotive, aviation, defence, energy, financial services, medical devices, railway and space. Their core capabilities span systems and software development, rigorous testing and certification, safety management, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and user experience design. The company emphasizes high-integrity engineering for embedded and distributed systems — from on-board space software to smart metering and EV charging systems — and supports digital transformation initiatives such as headless architectures, Open Banking and core modernisation. Critical Software positions itself as a partner for complex integration projects, providing consultancy, bespoke development, systems integration, analytics and ongoing managed services that meet strict regulatory and industry standards. They highlight quality assurance, long-term client engagement and an engineering culture focused on reliability, safety and innovation.