Software Developer to VSM Group

Did you know that the world's largest and foremost sewing machine company has its development department in Huskvarna? Now it’s going to be even bigger! VSM are investing in Huskvarna - to strengthen new exciting challenges. We hope that you want to make this journey with them!

Om kundföretaget
SVP Sewing Brands is the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company, accounting for approximately one out of every three sewing machines sold annually across the globe. The company was founded in 1851, and its three iconic brands - SINGER®, HUSQVARNA VIKING® and PFAFF® - each have delighted consumers for over 140 years. The Singer brand is the industry’s most recognized and ranks #1 in the industry in brand awareness, likelihood to purchase and overall quality, according to a recent Gallup survey. The Husqvarna Viking® and Pfaff® brands have a premium positioning that are regarded as the brands of choice for serious sewers and crafters.

The company’s corporate headquarters is located in Nashville, TN and is supplemented by regional headquarters/sales offices located in Milan (Italy), São Paulo (Brazil), and Sydney (Australia) that, combined, reach consumers in more than 180 countries. SVP has four manufacturing facilities across Asia and Latin America, two global R&D centers, a software development center in Europe and a global supply chain with distribution centers in all regions.

SVP has a history of innovation and has established a leading offering in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) segment by introducing mySewnet®, the industry’s first cloud-based operating system, and the Premier+ suite of software. Its product portfolio covers entry level sewing machines all the way up to advanced, internet-connected, leading edge household sewing machines that retail for $15,999 and all segments in-between. In addition to sewing machines, the product portfolio includes sewing accessories, notions, garment care products as well as software.

The products are sold across a network of sewing machine dealers, mass retailers (e.g., Costco, Walmart, MediaMarkt, Carrefour), specialty retailers (e.g., Joann, Michaels), online retailers (e.g., Amazon, Tmall), distributors, and through the company’s ~200 internally-operated retail stores.

The Industry:

The sewing machine industry is a global industry that is experiencing renewed growth. In developed markets, growth rates are projected to outpace GDP growth, according to Global Industry Analysts, Inc., the leading industry data source. Growth in these markets is driven by the Millennial generation that is increasingly attracted to personalization, crafts and self-expression (e.g., cosplay). In developing markets, the industry is expected to grow at 6.7% annually, fueled by the emerging middle class and the “need to sew” segment that uses sewing machines to support the household.

The Future:

In 2018, SVP was acquired by Ares Management (http://www.aresmgmt.com), a leading asset manager with $125B+ assets under management. The new owner has made substantial investments to strengthen the balance sheet and set the company up for growth. Leveraging its brands, innovative products, motivated employees, global footprint, and the financial strength of the new owner, SVP is looking compete more aggressively in the marketplace, accelerate growth, and attract talented team members.

Dina arbetsuppgifter
The R&D software department of SVP Worldwide is responsible for designing and implementing software used within the products.

The main responsibility of a software developer is to implement software that should be reliable, stable and efficient. The software should be structured and follow the selected software architecture.

Throughout the design process, you will work in cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and improve software for sewing and embroidery machines, so that they’ll meet all functional requirements, is structured, reliable and efficient.

You will also be responsible for:

• Document the code to the required level of detail.
• To review code and design from other team members
• Support SVP and 3rd party companies with software expertise.
• Integrate open source software and third-party programs.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software.
• Use version control software to keep track of changes
• In projects where it is relevant take responsibility as Team leader.
• Together with other software developers, team leaders and line manager, take responsibility for planning, estimating and following up the project.
• Provide support for our production in Shanghai

Din profil
You have an BS in Software Engineering or relevant field and at least 5 years of relevant experience in in software engineering for embedded systems and have been using coding languages as C/C++.

You have earlier work experience in embedded systems design with multi-threading and real-time operating systems, version control, such as Git, Mercurial, SVN or similar and are familiar with Agile development methodologies.

In a proactive way you are identifying implementation problems and you have the ability to handle advanced technical questions in an analytical way. You can take lead and support other team members with technical guidance in questions with interfaces to other SVP areas (such as electronics). In software concept development – you're the one who’s taking lead and you have a strong attention to details.

You also have good communication skills in English and Swedish, verbally and in writing.

Other information:

Start: As soon as possible
Work extent: Full-time employment
Location: Jönköping
Employment: The service is a direct recruitment, which means that you will be employed directly with VSM Group Sweden.

Your application:

This recruitment process is conducted by OnePartnerGroup. The request from VSM is that all questions regarding the position is handled by OnePartnerGroup.
Please apply via the link below and attach CV and cover letter in English. Interviews will take place continuously. The position may be filled before closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.

For more information regarding the position or the recruitment process, please get in touch with the recruitment consultant Matilda Björkegren at +46(0)736-879835 or by e-mail at [email protected].