Design Engineer, SW

FI310 Valmet Automation Oy; Tampere; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet Automation Oy in Tampere, Finland, seeks a Software Engineer to contribute to connectivity solutions for next-generation automation systems. You will join the Automation Platform R&D unit and work on the Valmet DNAe product, collaborating with a cross-functional team in an agile environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of software development experience (preferably C++), strong testing discipline, and familiarity with CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on software development experience, preferably with C++.
• Experience in automation environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with automation protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, IEC 60870-5, IEC61850) is advantageous.
• Strong code quality and reliability mindset; emphasis on robust unit testing.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, and JIRA is beneficial.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Finnish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to connectivity solutions for automation platforms.
• Collaborate in an R&D team to maintain and enhance Valmet DNAe product and integration frameworks.
• Apply modern agile practices and maintain high-quality, testable software.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD activities to ensure reliable releases.

Skills

C++

CI/CD

Git

Jenkins

JIRA

Unit testing

English

Finnish language

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Software Engineering or related field

Job description

Software Engineer, Connectivity (SW) Are you skilled in software development and want to be in the frontline developing next-generation automation systems? We are looking for a Software Engineer to contribute independently and collaboratively to development of automation connectivity solutions. You will be joining the Automation Platform R&D unit in Valmet’s Automation Solutions Business Area, Tampere, Finland. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge software technologies in an organization that embraces modern agile methods, offering a path to grow as a distinguished R&D professional in the dynamic field of automation.

Expectations for you

• At least 2 years of hands-on software development experience, preferably with C++
• Experience working in automation environments is considered an advantage
• It is strong advantage if you have previous experience with automation protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, IEC 60870-5 or IEC61850.
• You write clean, maintainable code and value reliability.
• You understand the importance of robust unit testing.
• Our solutions are built to operate for decades.
• You don’t need to be a DevOps expert, but familiarity with test automation and CI/CD practices is valuable.
• Experience with tools such as Git, Jenkins, and JIRA is considered a plus.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Software Engineering or a related field
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Finnish skills are an advantage

We offer

We offer you an exciting and challenging role in an innovative and collaborative environment, where you will work alongside experienced professionals. You will join our R&D team developing and maintaining the Valmet DNAe product, a next-generation distributed control system. In this position you will be working with a variety of external protocols enabling connections from Valmet DNAe automation systems to third-party systems and devices. You will also contribute to the further development of our link framework (middleware) solution. In this position, you will have the opportunity to be part of a world-class cross-functional development team and take your skills and expertise to the next level.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace.

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together.

We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions.

Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation.

We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.

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Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries.

We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions.

Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion.

Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world.

Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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