Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea? We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?  We are now looking for a Software Development Engineer with strong skills in C++ to join the R&amp;D team at RT Navigation. Our teams work on ECDIS, Radar, and Planning software for the maritime industry, specifically focusing on desktop applications, mostly for Windows. The preferred location for this position is Helsinki, Finland. We offer the possibility of hybrid work.  Your role and responsibilities Your work includes the development of the Navigation software, which is used both onboard the vessels and as a part of the navigation training center. You will satisfy upcoming certification requirements and adopt the software to the new customer’s needs.  Your work will focus on these responsibilities: <ul><li>Develop and maintain maritime navigation software using C++</li><li>Work with a significant amount of legacy code</li><li>Creating unit tests</li><li>Improving the software components design</li><li>Ensure high code quality, participate in the Code Review</li><li>Participate in the Agile activities</li></ul>  To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have: <ul><li>Great skills in improving products with a lot of legacy code</li><li>Excellent knowledge of the C++ programming language</li><li>Experience with network products</li><li>Experience with multithreading</li><li>Strong analytical thinking skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues</li><li>Technical and communication English</li><li>Good communication skills</li></ul>  Will be a plus: <ul><li>Experience with maritime navigation will be an advantage</li><li>Knowledge of Qt</li><li>Experience with Agile methodologies, particularly SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)</li><li>Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices</li><li>Knowledge of OpenGL</li></ul>  Why you and us?    We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.  Contact &amp; next steps   We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. For further questions, please reach out to Violetta Blatz, Head of Engineering, Navigation &amp; Data, through violetta.blatz@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).  Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!  Last application date: 19/09/2025  At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.  All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed. Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>. <h1>wärtsilämarine</h1>#LI-AC1 #LI-Hybrid

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Software Development Engineer

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future.&nbsp;With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea? We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services&nbsp;- together. Are you ready to jump onboard?&nbsp;&nbsp;We are now looking for a&nbsp;Software Development Engineer with strong skills in C++ to join the R&amp;D team at RT Navigation. Our teams work on ECDIS, Radar, and Planning software for the maritime industry, specifically focusing on desktop applications, mostly for Windows. The preferred location for this position is Helsinki, Finland. We offer the possibility of hybrid work.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your role and responsibilities&nbsp;Your work includes the development of the Navigation software, which is used both onboard the vessels and as a part of the navigation training center. You will satisfy upcoming certification requirements and adopt the software to the new customer’s needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your work will focus on these responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop and maintain maritime navigation software using C++</li><li>Work with a significant amount of legacy code</li><li>Creating unit tests</li><li>Improving the software components design</li><li>Ensure high code quality, participate in the Code Review</li><li>Participate in the Agile activities</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:&nbsp;<ul><li>Great skills in improving products with a lot of legacy code</li><li>Excellent knowledge of the C++ programming language</li><li>Experience with network products</li><li>Experience with multithreading</li><li>Strong analytical thinking skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues</li><li>Technical and communication English</li><li>Good communication skills</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Will be a plus:&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience with maritime navigation will be an advantage</li><li>Knowledge of Qt</li><li>Experience with Agile methodologies, particularly SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)</li><li>Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices</li><li>Knowledge of OpenGL</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Why you and us?   &nbsp;We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.&nbsp;We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?&nbsp;We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact &amp; next steps  &nbsp;We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.&nbsp;For further questions, please reach out to Violetta Blatz, Head of Engineering, Navigation &amp; Data, through violetta.blatz@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).&nbsp;&nbsp;Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!&nbsp;&nbsp;Last application date: 19/09/2025&nbsp;&nbsp;At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. &nbsp;All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.&nbsp;Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.&nbsp;This is Wärtsilä&nbsp;Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.&nbsp;<h1>wärtsilämarine</h1>#LI-AC1 #LI-Hybrid

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