Director Software Engineering

Want to shape the future of waterborne transport and join a world-class team? Candela is the global leader in electric hydrofoil vessels. Since 2014, we’ve gone from building our first premium electric speedboat in a small Stockholm workshop to delivering game-changing vessels around the globe. The Candela P-12 is our latest innovation - the world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry is not just operating in Stockholm, but now attracting orders from around the world. Our boats “fly” thanks to computer-guided underwater wings under the hull made out of lightweight carbon fiber. The wings lift the vessel above the water, which results in cutting energy use by up to 80%, while offering zero emissions and a far better passenger experience than traditional diesel vessels. And that’s exactly why we do this. Our mission is clear: to speed up the transition to fossil fuel–free lakes and oceans. You can be part of the amazing team in Candela now! We are looking for a Software Engineering Director to support Candela’s future growth ambitions. The role As our Software Engineering Director, you will lead the software organization and be responsible for how we build, structure, and operate software across all vessel platforms. The scope spans embedded systems, control software, onboard applications, user interfaces, telemetry, cyber security and connected services. You will also shape the tooling and infrastructure that supports development and operations. The role sits close to hardware, testing, and production. Many of the challenges are system-level and involve trade-offs between performance, robustness, and development speed, often under real constraints. Responsibilities Lead the software organization with a focus on execution, technical quality, and reliability in real-world use Drive development from early concepts through production deployment and ongoing lifecycle support Set direction for software architecture across embedded, control, and connected systems—and ensure it h