KONE Technology and Innovation (KTI) is where the magic happens at KONE. It's 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 shape the future of the industry with new technologies and sustainable innovations. 

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. 

At Digital Experience Solutions (DXS), we are dedicated to enhancing user experience and optimizing people flow through innovative digital products and services. Our solutions serve millions of urban dwellers, from the finest high-rise trophy complexes to small residential buildings, every day and everywhere around the globe. DXS solutions complement our exceptional core products with advanced end-user experiences, augmented by a digital twist. 

KONE Access, as part of DXS is a built-in access control system that enables touch-free access for elevators and turnstiles without compromising security. KONE Access can be easily integrated with the building’s access control system to simplify management.  

Our DX Solutions Tribe, Access team as part of that, is building and operating state-of-the-art digital services for our connected elevators to provide Best People Flow Experience (see Office Flow). 

We are now looking for a 

Senior System Engineer, Access Solutions to join our team in Hyvinkää, Finland. We work in a hybrid way mixing office and remote work, with a minimum of three office days per week. We are looking for an experienced professional to join us full time. 

What can we offer for you? 

This is a role where you can make a big impact. You will co-create the development roadmap together with the product manager and shape the technical direction through our quarterly planning practices. On the technical side, you will translate offering requirements into technical requirements, decompose and allocate them to the subsystem level. You will also be responsible for creating system integration plans, executing preliminary system integration, as well as reviewing and supporting subsystem and system level verification. When customer issues arise, you’ll be ready to respond. 

In this role, you’ll work across both hardware and software technologies, with a strong emphasis on software. Collaboration is key — you’ll engage with multiple teams to ensure technical coherence across all project and technology activities. 

This position offers continuous learning opportunities in a truly global R&D environment. You’ll face exciting challenges that stretch both your technical and interpersonal skills. At the same time, we foster a relaxed and respectful atmosphere, where teamwork and individual well-being are valued. We believe that a healthy work-life balance is essential for long-term success .

To succeed in this role

-You have previous experience in the development of embedded systems, with an emphasis on software 

-You have previous experience with embedded software and Linux operating system  

-You have previous experience of API design and applications (REST-API, MQTT) 

-You are proficient in relevant programming languages, such as Embedded C/C++ and Python. While this is not a pure coding role, the ability to read, understand, and contribute to code is essential. The ability to create quick protos and support scripts is an asset

-You have experience with complex control system architectures, including distributed systems, cybersecurity, and system integration 

-You are familiar with reader technologies and access control interfaces such as RFID, Wiegand, and OSDP; this is considered an asset 

-You can collaborate with cloud architects to design KONE cloud-based access control solutions. Knowledge of cloud-native concepts and AWS components is an asset

-You understand communication protocols and interfaces, including LAN, USB, serial communication, and master-slave configurations

-You understand databases  

The desired candidate will have  

-7+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, embedded software, or related fields

-Proven track record in full product lifecycle development, from concept to deployment and support

-Comfortable in working in a corporate organizational structure as well as in a small team 

-A balanced mindset for both high-level system thinking and hands-on problem solving. 

-Ability to collaborate effectively with external partners and subcontractors, including technical coordination and follow-up

-Aptitude for traditional and agile methods 

-Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse cross-functional teams in matrix environments.  

-Excellent command of English, verbal and written 

For additional information please contact: Riku Lampinen (Head of Systems Engineering) +358 50 375 6321 on Tuesday August 5th 15-16 EET o’clock or riku.lampinen@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 www.kone.com/jobs  latest by August 17th, 2025. 

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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.

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