Job Description

What if you could inspire to make everyday life just a little bit better?  

The answer is simple: You can. This is what motivates us at IKEA. We’re constantly searching to find new ways to be better. We use insights from real life at home all over the world, learning about the needs and dreams of people. We use our home furnishing knowledge to help inspire people with ideas and solutions that will help them live the life they want.
Behind every sofa, pillow, and bookshelf there’s tech. Today, technology and digitalization are pushing IKEA forward. They are enabling us to speed up our ambition to create a better everyday life at home for the many people. A cozier, simpler, smarter, more enjoyable, and more sustainable everyday life. And who knows, maybe you’re one of the stars that soon will be designing the future of living together with us.

We are now looking for a Team Manager within Data and Technology Range. Do you want to join us? 

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of embedded software engineers, providing leadership and guidance in project execution, task delegation, and professional development.
• Lead the development and maintenance of existing Zigbee-based IoT devices while spearheading the transition to the Matter protocol for new and upcoming products.
• Drive the creation of requirements specifications for next-generation Matter-based IoT devices.
• Oversee the design and implementation of prototypes for new device types and customized IoT solutions.
• Lead the design and implementation of connectivity components for existing and future IoT hubs/gateways within the IKEA ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across all devices.
• Build and disseminate knowledge about the Matter protocol across the department, educating team members outside the embedded team on its principles and applications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred.
• Prior professional experience in embedded software development, particularly in IoT or similar domains.
• Prior professional experience in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Prior exposure to wireless connectivity protocols such as Zigbee, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, and Thread is advantageous.
• Familiarity with IoT standards and protocols, especially the Matter (CHIP) standard, is advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership or management experience, including team mentoring, project planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with build systems and deployment pipelines for efficient software development and deployment workflows is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with internal stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers.

Of course, you are not in this alone. Working and creating together is deeply rooted in IKEAs culture, so it is important that you value and easily build trustful relationships. The team you will be part of, at Data & Technology, is in the middle of changing the entire product information model. By transforming our data model into new shapes and digital tools, you help us deliver better products for the many people. If you are passionate about technology and are eager to learn and grow, we want to hear from you.

Additional Information

Does this sound like your next challenge?

We look forward to receiving your application. Please upload your CV and include your responses to the following two questions – in English, no later than 28th May 2024. Be sure to keep your answers short and concise:

• What do you think you would bring to this role and makes you an ideal candidate?
• Could you please give an example of when you have developed a software for an IoT device? 

Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate.

This is a full-time position located in Malmö.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Software Engineering Manager Iraj Entezarjou at [email protected]  

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Måns Persson at [email protected]

We are looking forward to reading your application!