NAPA Design Solutions is at the forefront of ship design technology, offering robust 3D modeling and design functionalities that are considered among the most powerful in the industry. Our software streamlines the ship design process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. With built-in development tools and customizable capabilities, users can automate repetitive tasks, integrating their unique ship design expertise directly into the system. For these reasons, the world's largest shipyards and design offices trust our solutions for their ship design needs, solidifying our reputation as a leader in maritime software innovation.
Due to the need for improved collaboration tools and an increasing amount of 3D Ship model data, we are looking for a capable software developer to improve the multiuser features of our NAPA Steel Ship Modeling product.


Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop robust multi-user functionalities within the NAPA Steel framework, ensuring a seamless collaborative experience.

• Optimize the 3D data model to meet the intricate requirements of detailed ship structural modelling in a multi-user context.

• Enhance real-time collaboration among ship designers by improving the integration and synchronization of 3D structural data.

• Participating in innovating and implementing cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of ship design technology.

Due to our self-managed organization the exact assignments and tasks can be tailored based on your competencies and interests.



Our ideal candidate would have:

• Formal educational degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or relevant field

• Solid development skills and proficiency with C# and some native programming languages (e.g. Fortran, C, C++, Rust)

• At least 3+ years relevant experience

• Good collaboration and communication skills

• Technical Proficiency in different Database Tools

• Proven experience with data security and compliance

• Experience in data modeling and design

• Strong problem-solving skills

These differentiate you from other candidates:

• Experience of designing software in multiuser systems

• Understanding of CAD data and the systems

NAPA as an employer
Meaningful work

We are proud to play our part in creating a sustainable world, and a career at NAPA means working with a purpose. We focus on building the best possible products for our customers, with whom we have close and long-lasting relationships. We protect the environment and human life at sea by powering safer and greener vessels with our technology.
NAPA way of working
We are a self-managed organization. Everyone is here to help and guide each other, but you’re your own boss. The core of our self-management philosophy is trust. We trust that our employees make the right decisions and take care of their personal growth. We provide several opportunities for that, and everyone can manage their own working time. You can work at the office, from home or even while abroad.
Enjoy working together
...is one of our core values. Learning from and respecting each other provides a healthy and pleasant working environment. We, as NAPArians, share our knowledge and help each other when needed. NAPA has offices and customers around the world, and you will be able to meet people from many different cultures. We are a diverse family with a shared goal.
Read more about our values and culture: https://www.napa.fi/careers/ ;


Ready to get on board and join the NAPA crew?
We kindly ask You to send your application and CV by 1.9. at the latest via our recruitment system. For more information about the position, please contact Jan Mattsson (Lead Software Developer) by e-mail: jan.mattsson@napa.fi. Please note that during the summer holiday period our team is on vacation and we are not able to review applications during July. All applications submitted during this time will be reviewed and you'll be hearing from us once we return on August.


With over 3 5 years of operation, NAPA is a leading software and data services provider for ship design and operations to enable safe, sustainable, and future-proof maritime industry. Headquartered in Finland, NAPA employs 200 experts, combining expertise in naval architecture, fleet operations and digital services. NAPA operates globally, with a presence in Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, the USA, Germany, Greece, Romania and India.
With over 90% of new vessels built by NAPA customers, NAPA’s ship design software is the global de facto standard in shipbuilding. Furthermore, NAPA is a market leader in ship stability management and safety data services for passenger ships, and its cloud-based solutions for ship performance monitoring and voyage optimization support shipping’s decarbonization journey. For more information, visit https://www.napa.fi/.