(Principal/Lead) Software Developer, Embedded Applications - KONE Oyj - Etätyö - Globaali

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. KONE’s vision is to create the Best People Flow experience by providing ease, effectiveness and experience to our customers and users. In line with our strategy, Sustainable Success with Customers, we will focus on increasing the value we create for customers with new intelligent solutions and embed sustainability even deeper across all of our operations. By closer collaboration with customers and partners, KONE will increase the speed of bringing new services and solutions to the market. KONE Technology and Innovation Unit (KTI) is where we combine the physical world – escalators and elevators – with smart and connected digital systems. We are changing and improving the way billions of people move within buildings every day. We are on a mission to expand and develop new digital solutions that are based on emerging technologies. KONE R&D brings together top talent from different disciplines into an industry-leading product and technology organization. We thrive in solving complex customer challenges, connecting legacy with the latest technologies, across hardware and software engineering. In fact, roughly half of our R&D roles are in software. Agile ways of working mean that we are better able to meet our customers’ rapidly evolving needs for speed and innovation, in a global environment. We are now looking for a (Principal/Lead) Software Developer, Embedded Applications to join us in Hyvinkää, Finland. The Electromechanical Embedded Software Team operates within KONE Machinery and Drive Organization in KONE R&D. Join a multidisciplinary, collaborative team that is pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in elevator technology. Help us design the drivetrains behind tomorrow’s sustainable People Flow. What is our challenge for you? In this role, you'll develop software for motor, motion, and application control in our electric motor inverter products. You’ll work closely with hardware engineers, control system designers, and other software teams to deliver robust, high-performance embedded systems. To be successful in this role 5+ years of experience in developing highly integrated, time-critical embedded applications Proficiency in modern C programming and a focus on clean, maintainable code Strong software design and debugging skills Ability to simplify complex systems without sacrificing performance Hands-on experience with measuring tools like oscilloscopes and signal analyzers Solid understanding of electronics, power electronics, and circuit schematics Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) What can we offer to you? In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping the future of inverter technology at a global industry leader. You'll be part of a supportive and expert team that works within agile frameworks, giving you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to high-impact projects. We offer a flexible hybrid working model that includes remote work options and adaptable hours, along with a strong emphasis on employee well-being. Most importantly, you'll be working toward a purpose-driven mission focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation in how people move through the built environment. For further information, please contact Alessio Calcagno, Head of Electro-Mechanical SW via email alessio.calcagno@kone.com. Want to join the #PeopleFlow? If you think this could be your next inspiring challenge, please submit your application as soon as possible via our Careers site https://careers.kone.com/en/find-jobs latest by June 2nd, 2026. #LI-KTI #LI-Hybrid At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/ At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.