Software Engineer

The Impact You'll Make

As an Application Software Engineer at Danfoss Drives, you will help shape the next generation of motor and grid control systems—solutions that directly accelerate the green energy transition. Your work will support electrification, energy efficiency, and more sustainable industries across the world.

You will join a team of curious engineers who share a passion for creating high‑quality, reliable control software. In this role, you will turn complex engineering challenges into user‑focused applications that enable customers to operate energy systems safely and efficiently.

This is an opportunity to contribute to technology with real environmental impact while developing your expertise in a collaborative, supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing application software using MATLAB/Simulink to deliver robust and high‑performance control functionality.
• Translating customer needs into clear application specifications that guide development and ensure real‑world impact.
• Collaborating closely with engineers across disciplines to design, integrate, and validate application features.
• Contributing to backlog planning and refinement to support predictable, high‑quality teamwork and delivery.
Sharing your expertise in drives, networks, and fieldbuses to help strengthen system behaviour and interoperability.

What We're Looking For

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and model‑based software development.
• Practical experience with motors and drives, drive systems, electricity networks, OR fieldbus technologies.

• Ability to work effectively in a global engineering environment through clear communication and collaboration.
• A proactive mindset, curiosity to learn, and motivation to solve complex engineering challenges.
Fluency in English and Finnish language is seen as an asset.

What You'll Get from Us

We encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every requirement. Your curiosity, motivation to learn, and passion for sustainable technology matter to us.

We assess applicants on a continuous basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.