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🚀 We’re Hiring: Senior C++ Software Engineer – Sensor Control & Radar Systems
Hykmann Global Business Solutions AB is looking for an experienced Software Engineer for a challenging consulting assignment with an internationally renowned client in the advanced technology and defense industry in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Are you passionate about modern C++ development, Linux-based software systems, and advanced sensor technologies? This is an exciting opportunity to develop core software for sophisticated radar platforms, contributing to products across the entire software lifecycle—from concept and design to deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
We’re looking for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, takes ownership of deliverables, and thrives in a collaborative environment with a high degree of responsibility and autonomy.
📍 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
🎯 Seniority: Senior / Professional Level 4
💻 Core technologies: C++, Linux, Agile, CI/CD
🔐 Security: Successful security clearance required
🎯 About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer within the Sensor Control Software team, you will develop and maintain core software components for advanced radar and sensor systems.
You will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, working on current and future sensor platforms. Your responsibilities will include software design, implementation, testing, integration, and maintenance, with a focus on delivering reliable, high-quality software for technically complex applications.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain core software components using modern C++.
Contribute to software development for advanced radar and sensor platforms.
Work across the full product lifecycle, from concept and development to deployment and maintenance.
Develop and troubleshoot software in Linux-based development environments.
Implement and maintain automated tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions.
Work with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated development workflows.
Apply agile software development practices to deliver incremental improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical problems.
Take ownership of assigned components and drive issues through to resolution.
✅ Required Skills & Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
Strong hands-on programming skills in C++.
Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
Solid understanding of software engineering principles and modern development practices.
Experience with version control systems, automated testing, and CI/CD.
Good knowledge of agile software development methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, take technical ownership, and collaborate effectively within a team.
Fluent in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.
⭐ Additional Strengths
Experience developing software for radar, sensors, signal processing, or other complex embedded systems.
Familiarity with real-time or performance-critical software.
Experience with continuous integration, automated verification, and software quality assurance.
Strong understanding of collaborative development workflows and engineering best practices.
👤 Our Ideal Candidate
You are a technically strong software engineer who enjoys understanding complex systems and solving challenging engineering problems.
You write clean, maintainable code, take responsibility for the quality of your work, and collaborate effectively with other specialists. You are comfortable working autonomously while contributing to shared engineering goals and continuous improvement.
🔐 Important: Security Clearance
This assignment involves working with classified information. Successful completion of the required security clearance process is mandatory before taking up the assignment. Eligibility will be assessed according to the applicable security requirements.
📩 Interested in This Opportunity?
If you have strong C++ development experience, Linux expertise, and a passion for advanced sensor software, we’d like to hear from you.
Please submit your updated CV highlighting your C++ experience, Linux development, automated testing, and CI/CD expertise. Include your availability and earliest possible start date.
👉 Explore the opportunity and apply:
https://www.hykmann.com/careers