Summary
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Lead development of complex C++ backend components for real-time industrial automation and sensor processing. You will contribute across architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment while collaborating with product and systems specialists and mentoring other engineers.
Highlights
Senior engineering role focused on complex real-time automation and sensor-processing systems. Offers ownership of core backend components, architectural involvement, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring opportunities in industrial technology.
Description
Metso is innovating the future of bulk material handling through advanced automation.
Our Axo33 product platform delivers real-time digital modelling, intelligent decision-making and high-reliability automation for mine-to-port operations, supporting critical infrastructure across stockyards, rail and shipping environments worldwide.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ backend development experience to shape core automation and sensor-processing modules within Axo33.
About The Role
You will take ownership of complex C++ backend components across the Axo33 platform, with a particular focus on real-time automation logic and sensor data processing – including LiDAR and telemetry inputs.
Working closely with Product Owners, System Architects and Automation Engineers, you'll contribute to architecture, design, development, testing and deployment of robust, scalable software for real-world industrial systems.
You'll also help grow the team through mentoring and technical leadership.
What You'll Do
Design and develop high-performance C++ backend services and core automation componentsBuild and optimise software for processing sensor and spatial data (LiDAR, telemetry, positioning) to support automated decision-makingDevelop and maintain APIs, services and real-time communication components (WebSockets, REST)Integrate software with industrial systems, including PLC/SCADA and third-party platformsContribute to system architecture and technical decision-making for high-reliability systemsWork across the broader stack (Python, Postgres/MySQL, Linux, Git, Jira Agile) to deliver features end-to-endMentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering cultureImprove code quality, automated testing and deployment processes
What You'll Bring
Proven experience as a senior engineer delivering production-grade C++ software in complex or operational environmentsExperience designing APIs, services, data models or real-time data pipelinesSound engineering judgement, strong problem-solving ability, and clear communication across technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience with industrial automation, telemetry, PLC/SCADA or operational technologyA practical, independent mindset suited to software used in live operational environments
Experience processing sensor or spatial data (e.g., LiDAR) is a strong asset.
Exposure to mining, ports or heavy industry, or MATLAB/GNU Octave is a bonus but not essential.
What's In It For You
Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industryPerformance-based bonus: Participation in the Metso Bonus program, tied to business and individual performanceHealth and wellbeing: Discounted private health insurance, fitness program access, and a confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your familyGrowth: Ongoing Growth Dialogues, the Metso Training Academy, mentoring, and internal mobility across a global businessFlexibility: Hybrid working options to support work-life balance
Why Metso?
You'll join a collaborative Axo33 engineering team with the opportunity to shape products, influence technical direction, and deliver systems used across stockyard, rail and shipping operations worldwide – working on software where reliability, performance and safety are critical to real industrial outcomes.
