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.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of embedded software development experience
- B.E./B.Tech in EEE, ECE, or Electronics/Instrumentation
- Strong C++ programming skills (modern techniques, C++20)
- Experience in embedded projects with Buildroot and Yocto (mandatory)
- Experience building software using meson
- Proficiency in Python for tooling
- Proficiency in Bash/shell scripting
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub
- Version control experience with Git (GitHub/GitLab)
- Knowledge of networking (VLAN, DNS, IP, Routing)
- Basic understanding of PKI, cybersecurity, and DevOps
- Strong knowledge of debugging and downloading tools such as JTAG/ISP
- Perform static analysis and unit/module/system testing using open-source tools
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps tools and practices
Kone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kone and has not been reviewed or approved by Kone.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles and markets, with field positions sometimes benefiting from overtime and strong union scales. Feedback suggests base compensation is often a relative positive even when other factors vary.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs, including 401(k) and in some regions pension or annuity structures, are consistently highlighted as strong. Feedback suggests these elements meaningfully enhance the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage is viewed as comprehensive, commonly including medical, dental, and vision options. Feedback suggests a global well‑being framework and EAP resources further reinforce health-related support.
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What We Do
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
