KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, making people's journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In a world where cities are constantly evolving and more and more people choose to live in them, we at KONE stand with one clear aim: to shape the future of cities. We make urban life more vibrant and livable. And we do it by enabling safe, sustainable, and effortless people flow for all. We help cities leave a positive mark on the planet - for the next century and beyond. We shape the future of cities.

KONE Technology and Innovation Unit (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 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.

R&D unit in KTI is responsible for developing digital services at KONE. It's the development engine for our Digital Services such as KONE 24/7 Connected Services, Office Flow and Partnership Ecosystem. Our common goal at KONE is to keep the end users safe and people flow uninterrupted. KONE moves 2 billion people every day and that means our services can really make cities better places to live

Experience Required: 10+ years of Embedded software development

Educational Qualification: B.E./B.TECH in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (E&I)

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop features using C++ and build software using meson, buildroot, and yocto.
Utilize shell and python in tooling.
Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub.
Perform extensive system tests, module tests, and unit tests for developed software.
Conduct static analysis checks and unit tests for software modules using open-source tools.
Work with Linux toolchains like Buildroot and Yocto.
Follow Agile & DevOps - tools and practices.
Manage version control using tools such as GIT - GitHub / GitLab.

Technical Skill Set Required:

Rock-solid C++ skills with modern techniques (C++20).
Good working knowledge of networking (VLAN, DNS, IP, Routing).
Basic understanding of PKI, Cybersecurity and DevOps.
Experience in embedded projects with buildroot and yocto (mandatory).
Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting.
Strong knowledge of debugging and downloading tools such as JTAG/ISP.

Tools/Software Knowledge:

Strong C++ programming skills.
Working knowledge of debugging and downloading tools such as JTAG/ISP.
Familiarity with performing static analysis checks and unit tests for software modules using open-source tools.
Working knowledge of Linux toolchains like Buildroot and Yocto.
Agile & DevOps - tools and practices.
Version control knowledge using tools such as GIT – GitHub / GitLab.
Familiarity to GitHub actions is a plus

Soft Skills:

Good oral and written communication skills in English.
Self-driven, self-motivated, and hardworking.
Highly focused on work and achieving goals.
Proactive contributor with a passion for Linux and system-level thinking.

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/

Yocto Expert - Senior DevOps Engineer, Embedded Software