Senior Software Engineer

Leica Geosystems; Odense; On-site; DKK 538,000 - 740,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Geosystems, a part of Hexagon, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive software for robotics, kinematics, and machine control in Odense/Stockholm. You’ll design, implement, and optimize control systems for precision machinery and autonomy.

You will collaborate across software, hardware, and product teams, applying strong C++ and Linux expertise to real-world automation challenges and sensor fusion.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ and Linux environments.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of software architecture and object-oriented design.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for machine control and automation systems.
• Contribute to architecture, system design, and technical decisions.
• Develop control algorithms, machine guidance, and automation features.
• Work with sensor integration, positioning technologies, and state estimation.
• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and product teams.
• Take ownership of key software components and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

C++

Linux

SDLC

OOP design

Sensor fusion

Kinematics modeling

Embedded RT

CAN/CANopen

Safety-critical

Cybersecurity

Job description

Senior Software Engineer | Robotics, Kinematics & Machine Control

Location: Odense, Denmark or Stockholm, Sweden

Help shape the future of machine automation

Do you want to develop the software and control systems behind some of the world's most advanced construction machines?

At Leica Geosystems, we're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help drive the next generation of machine automation, autonomy, and precision.

What you'll do

• Develop software for machine control and automation systems
• Contribute to architecture, system design, and technical decisions
• Develop control algorithms, machine guidance, and automation features
• Work with sensor integration, positioning technologies, and state estimation
• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and product teams
• Take ownership of key software components and drive continuous improvements

What you'll bring

• Strong C++ development skills
• Linux software development experience
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Understanding of software architecture and object-oriented design
• Experience with sensor fusion and state estimation
• Strong knowledge of kinematic modelling and control systems

Nice to have

• Embedded and real-time software development
• CAN/CANopen communication technologies
• Functional safety or safety-critical software
• Cybersecurity and secure software development

Why join us?

• Build technology that helps construction machines work with millimetre precision
• Work on real-world automation and autonomy challenges
• Join a collaborative team with flexibility, ownership, and room to grow

At Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, you'll work on technology used every day by construction professionals worldwide to build roads, railways, and critical infrastructure more safely and efficiently.

Fluent English is required. Occasional travel may be expected.