About the position
In this role, you’ll be part of a technically advanced team developing software used in mission-critical rail systems across Europe. Working in the railway sector means contributing directly to the green transition, enabling more sustainable transportation solutions. It’s also a stable and resilient industry that continues to invest and grow, even when the world feels uncertain as we've seen over the past few years. For engineers who value long-term impact, reliability, and societal benefit, rail offers a uniquely meaningful and secure career path.

In this position you’ll take the lead in a new project phase, where legacy onboard systems are being renewed and adapted for new countries. The work involves robust, long-lasting solutions where quality and documentation are prioritized over speed or trendiness. This is a great opportunity to combine hands-on embedded development with technical leadership in a highly structured environment.

Your future responsibilities
As a Lead Embedded Developer, you will guide a team and take ownership of planning, coordination, and technical direction while remaining hands-on with development tasks. You’ll collaborate closely with system engineers, testers, and project managers in an international context. Your tasks include:

• Lead the team and coordinate embedded software development within Automatic Train Protection (ATP) software
• Writing and maintaining embedded software (e.g., ADA or similar)
• Driving requirement review and traceability using IBM Rational DOORS
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards such as CENELEC
• Reviewing code and contributing to architecture and documentation
• Mentoring junior team members and promoting best practices
• Supporting project planning and estimations

Who we are looking for
You have a degree in engineering (e.g., computer science, mechatronics) and at least 5-7 years of experience in embedded development using ADA, C, C++ or similar languages. You’ve previously taken on a technical lead or team coordination role and are used to working in structured, regulated environments like rail, aerospace, medtech or defence.

It’s meritorious if you

• Have experience with Automatic Train Protection, ETCS onboard systems, or related railway technologies
• Are familiar with ADA
• Know how to work with IBM DOORS and safety-critical documentation processes
• Understand CENELEC or comparable safety standards
• Are fluent in Swedish

You are structured, communicative, and technically confident. You enjoy leading others, ensuring quality, and working in long-term projects that demand precision and accountability.

Additional information

• Start: According to agreement
• Location: Solna
• Scope: Full-time, hybrid flexibility
• Type of employment: Permanent

About the client
This global company plays a key role in developing critical rail infrastructure and safety systems used across Europe. With a strong focus on innovation, environmental sustainability, and public-sector collaboration, they offer a unique opportunity to be part of projects with real societal impact. Their teams are international, experienced, and dedicated to long-term excellence in transportation technology.

About Wrknest
At Wrknest, we do things differently. We believe in challenging outdated recruitment models and focusing on people’s true potential — not just their CVs. In a fast-changing digital world, we provide individualized upskilling and smart matching to meet the knowledge demands of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.wrknest.se.