We are looking for a senior system engineer to join us in developing ways for IKEA to stay relevant for our 170 000 coworkers. We believe you are passionate about solving complex problems and turning them into simple, scalable solutions. You take ownership, think long-term, and enjoy working cross-functional and technical boundaries. You are confident leading technical discussions, influencing decisions, and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Our diverse team is growing, and we would love to talk to you if you recognize yourself in some of the following:
This is our wish list! If you don’t recognize yourself in all these points, you might still be an excellent candidate for the role.
The must-haves we see for this role are:
IKEA culture and values are a big part of our day-to-day work, and we’re looking for someone who shares them and wants to grow with us.
You’ll be a vital part of the transformation of IKEA into a more front-line-obsessed company by ensuring that we provide offerings that are both cost-efficient and fit for purpose for our co-workers globally.
This means that you will:
You will work in Group Function Digital Area. This organisation is a new area built to strengthen digital partnerships and delivery across all Ingkas Group Functions. We develop and deliver digital capabilities across key areas like Retail, Finance, People & Culture, Procurement, Legal, Business Risk & Compliance, Communications, Real Estate and Business Steering.
In the Co-Worker Engagement and Experience team, we collaborate across roles and disciplines to create seamless, reliable co-worker experience at scale. We combine deep technical expertise with strong user perspective, working closely with product owners, engineers, service partners and stakeholders across the organisation. By sharing knowledge openly and supporting one another, we turn complexity into simple,
impactful solutions for our co-workers. Together, we make technology an enabler for great everyday work for co-workers at IKEA.
We see so many opportunities for what we can accomplish and have the ambition to be a world-class team. At the same time, we believe that our work is not just about building models, but also about learning and having fun together.
IKEA has long been a global leader in home furnishing. We are proud of our vision to improve the everyday life of the many people. But our industry is quickly changing, and we need to adapt to stay competitive.
We can offer you:
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Does this sound like your next challenge? IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global workplace. And as the world’s leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.
The position is based in Helsingborg, Sweden. At IKEA, we believe we are at our best when we are physically together, collaborating, sharing ideas, and building connections through everyday interactions. We therefore spend the majority of our time in the workplace, while offering flexibility to work from home when relevant.
At IKEA, you’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. We don’t even care how you have furnished your home. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you. Our different views, backgrounds, and personalities make us better understand our customers, give us more fun at work and spark more and better ideas. Perhaps your unique take on something could lead to a great idea that creates a better everyday life for the many people.
We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please submit your application in English. Note that we can’t process any applications through email.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please feel free to contact the recruiter, Ashurina Aorahim, ashurina.aorahim@ingka.com.
We look forward to learning more about you!
ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE
We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.
How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.
IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.
ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP
The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.
• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.
• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.
• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.
We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.
