Senior Software Engineer
Jobbeskrivelse
Join us to Make an Impact
Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration.
We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators?
If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document.
The role
As our new Senior Software Engineer, you will be one of our software specialists within the organization and play an important role in developing solutions for both OEM and off-the-shelf devices. You will set direction for software development in close collaboration with optics and electronics engineers, ensuring that our products meet world-class standards for performance, usability, and reliability.
What you’ll do
- Ownership & Delivery: Software development within cross-functional teams and define software architectures, concepts, and reference designs
- Define and manage requirements; scope, plan, and take ownership of project work packages
- Drive technical decisions with key stakeholders, including Product Management, Marketing, and Senior Management
- Coordinate and manage external consultants and suppliers supporting software development
- Build demo and reference applications to showcase functionality and accelerate product development
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
- Partner closely with optics and electronics engineers on system design and integration
- Collaborate with project managers to deliver on scope, time, and budget
- Communicate clearly across the R&D organization, engaging project and product stakeholders
- Support manufacturing on existing laser products, custom builds, and product improvements
Innovation
- Define new and innovative software concepts, including UI/UX and GUI frameworks
- Ensure NKT Photonics stays at the forefront by creating scalable patterns and reusable modules
What you bring
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Several years of experience in a software-focused environment, ideally within a large, mature R&D organization and modular development setup
- Hands-on experience with several of the following: Embedded Linux, Yocto, Qt, UI/UX, GUI development, C/C++ (and related toolchains)
- Experience moving toward a Product Owner-type responsibility; background as Project Manager or Scrum Master is a plus
- Strong communicator, fluent in written and spoken English
- Ability to work on-site in Birkerød the majority of the time to enable close collaboration with stakeholders (especially Marketing)
How you work
- High attention to detail, quality, and reliability
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a practical, delivery-oriented approach
- Collaborative and proactive communicator across engineering and non-engineering teams
We encourage applications from candidates who meet most, but not necessarily all, of the listed qualifications—if you’re excited about the role and the mission, we’d love to hear from you.