Senior Software Engineer, Robotics, Kinematics & Automation

Leica Geosystems; Odense Kommune; On-site; DKK 673,000 - 972,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Geosystems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Odense, Denmark or Stockholm, Sweden to advance the software behind machine automation and autonomous guidance. You will contribute to the control software powering high-precision construction machinery and collaborate with cross-functional teams across hardware and product domains.

The role emphasizes design, real-time performance, and iterative improvements to control systems for complex robotic applications in field environments.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Full software lifecycle

Software architecture

Sensor fusion

State estimation

Kinematic modelling

Control systems

Job description

Leica Geosystems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Odense, Denmark or Stockholm, Sweden to advance the software behind machine automation and autonomous guidance. You will contribute to the control software powering high-precision construction machinery and collaborate with cross-functional teams across hardware and product domains.

The role emphasizes design, real-time performance, and iterative improvements to control systems for complex robotic applications in field environments.