Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Helvar
Helvar are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our international Agile R&D business unit. This role will help strengthen our SW Solution Wireless team and will be based at our Espoo Keilaniemi office, which is the first WELL v2 (pilot) certified office in northern Europe.
Here at Helvar we are developing advanced lighting control (Io T) solutions with products ranging from our own hardware and embedded software products and sensors to mobile applications, developer APIs, and cloud services.
If you are you a skilled Embedded Software Engineer with previous experience about working on compact embedded devices with electronics and wireless technologies, and are looking for an embedded software role where you get to see your work go to market? Then we have a great opportunity waiting for you!
About Helvar
Helvar is over 100-year-old International Finnish software and hardware product company with a 250-person strong team focusing on advanced lighting control systems, products and services. Headquartered in Finland with R&D offices in both Espoo and outside London, we develop intelligent energy efficient products and solutions for global customers in 50 countries. Inside our Lighting Intelligence R&D Agile organization, we are developing new Io T solutions with products ranging from our own hardware and embedded software products and sensors to mobile applications, developer APIs and cloud services.
What you'll do as our Senior Embedded Software Engineer:

• Designing and executing embedded software development tasks (ARM Cortex-m microcontroller) independently and as a member of a team by following broad guidelines, best practices and policies to fulfil goals and deadlines.

• Analysing and resolving issues, diagnosing problems (involving hardware, software, or both) and suggest solutions or recommended actions.

• Translating business requirements into actionable technical solutions.

• Contributing into the evolution of product by generating and maintaining documentation, managing changes, and driving technical product improvements.

• Retaining technical and design knowledge for assigned products and technologies and providing training to relevant parties.

• Upholding and enforcing standards of quality and security.

• Participating in process and tool evolutions and improvements.

• Mentoring and supporting colleagues.

What kind of skills and competencies we would love you to have:

• Knowledge of Nordic Semiconductor n RF52 microcontrollers, related SDKs and modern software development tools on Linux environment.

• Solid programming experience in C/C++ (Python seen as a plus)

• Experience with Test Driven Development and test automation using Robot Framework.

• Experience with Git version control and Jenkins.

• Good problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to lead small research projects with limited risks and resource requirements.

• Ambitious, proactive and innovative attitude.

As on additional plus, you may possess following skills and competencies:

• Experience of Python or other scripting languages.

• Knowledge of radio technologies such as Bluetooth LE.

• Knowledge of lighting systems, controls and interfaces.
• Knowledge of Segger debugger.
• Embedded Linux.

Why join Helvar
This is a great opportunity to join our team as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with an international company that is at the forefront of lighting controls technology innovation. Our team is driven by innovation, persistence, and healthy pride in the things we achieve together. We can offer you an inspiring and flexible work environment.

• We have a culture centered around trust, meaning you'll get autonomy over your work

• With over 100 years of history, & we are a stable Finnish family owned business

• Wellbeing is at the heart of what we do, whether its developing the bests products for our customers, or the way we care for our employees

• With over 200 employees, we are a mid sized company where everyone is accessible

• Due to growth, over the past few years ,we have hired more than 100 employees at across different levels of experience

• We value internal mobility and prioritise internal employees for internal opportunities

• Our average employee tenure is around 8.2 years, double the industry average

• With offices in Finland, Sweden and the UK, and employees based across Europe, the middle east and Asia, we embrace our international teams

• We work in a relaxed environment where work-life balance is key, but strive for strong professional and business growth

• We offer all Employees a dedicated wellbeing day every year so they can recharge how they wish

• All employees can make use of their Empower Hour every week, which can be used for wellbeing, community or learning

• We value and encourage a feedback culture, where we conduct regular surveys (this includes your annual personal development review) to improve ways of working

• Innovation is at the heart of what we do, and our mindset is to continue to evolve our offering to our customers and to learn and develop our own personal skills

• We encourage a learning culture where you can access multiple online learning topics via our online learning platform

How to apply to join our talented and innovative Lighting Intelligence experts?
At Helvar, we’re determined to improve the wellbeing of people in every space - including our own employees. We promise you conditions that foster your personal growth and help you achieve your full potential. As a tight-knit company with a family ethos, we’re proud to see that Helvarians care deeply about our customers, our partners, our planet and each other. Our drive to create a better working environment is part of what we call Brighter Spaces.
We trust your vision! "Over the last 100 years, we've become experts at innovation. It's part of our culture. Together we evolve and adapt our solutions to create perfect conditions.“
We invest in you! "As we spend 1/3 of our life at work, it's important to have fun! We work in a friendly, easy-going atmosphere, and we're focused on improving your wellbeing. We celebrate a learning culture and promote Bright Ideas.”
You have the freedom to impact! “People help shape our success. This allows us to be true leaders. With your ideas, we're focused on achieving a brighter, sustainable future for generations to come.”
We’re with you all the way!