Technology and innovation careers

Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life.

As the world’s cities grow ever more complex, safe and easy movement becomes even more important. At KONE, we make cities better places to live in by improving people flow.

110

Years in business

60 000

Employees globally

1 Billion

People moved every day

3000

Current patents

Building world-class products requires world-class talent

Have you heard of KONE Technology and Innovation? It's where we combine the physical world – escalators and elevators – with smart and connected digital systems. We have strong R&D roots and are committed to providing our customers with new experiences, new business models, and new services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in our global end-to-end development teams.

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Software & Digital professionals

Software and digital expertise - IoT, analytics, AI, automation, simulation, to name a few - are essential for building the next generation of solutions for moving people.

Learn more about our software development ethos here!

Hardware & Mechanical Professionals

Our hardware and mechanical engineering professionals get to create and develop products that are used by millions of people every day: products that are widely recognized for their quality and innovation.

Learn more about the role of Equipment R&D at KONE!

Design Professionals

Our design team lies at the heart of customer experience, whether that’s service, UX, or product design. At KONE, design principles are factored into product development from day one thanks to KONE’s end-to-end product teams.

Learn more about KONE’s design thinking!

Start a career discussion with us!

Check out our current roles or tell us a bit more about yourself and we’ll be in touch!

What drives our day-to-day work

Diverse Team

We like to think of ourselves as a diverse tribe, pulling together to understand and meet ever-changing customer needs, successfully collaborating from the initial concept and design phase to eventual product launch.

We recognize the value of partnering with others to develop joint solutions.

Nordic Values

We thrive in an atmosphere of trust and respect founded on our Nordic values: at KONE we champion a healthy work-life balance and a flat hierarchy.

Sustainable Innovations

Holistic sustainability has deep roots at KONE. In 2019 we made it to the CDP’s prestigious A-List for Climate Change as the only elevator and escalator company in the world. In 2019 we were also recognized as one of the best employers in the world by Forbes for the third year running.

Latest from our colleagues at Technology and Innovation

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On a journey to create a better future with the power of automation

Dedicated to continuous improvement, Ankita Bajpai is a driving force behind KONE's automation journey. Her inspiring story unfolds from a diverse international background to the Product Owner and a leader in enterprise automation at KONE. Are you ready to embark on a journey of innovation and empowerment? Let Ankita's story inspire you.

Finding joy in continuous improvement

Sayali Kulkarni, quality lead at the KONE R&D unit in Pune, India, started her career as a system engineer and consultant, and got to be involved in multiple process transformations as well as agile coaching. Many of her career moves were unexpected, but turned out to be hugely enriching and enjoyable. Now working in quality assurance at KONE, Sayali finds joy in the continuous improvement of products, processes, and ways of working. Seeing the impact of her own work is also an important daily motivator.

The IT field is an ocean of career possibilities

“There are so many opportunities in tech, and not everything is coding,” explains Lulu Zhang, head of Digital Enabling Platforms at KONE IT. During almost two decades in the IT sector, Lulu has taken the plunge into new waters many times. Along the way she’s witnessed the growing numbers of women in the tech field, and she finds fulfilment in the broad scope of her current role – managing four diverse teams of over 30 people.

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From software and test automation to data science

M Karthik’s career journey started in 2018 as a software engineer. Since joining KONE as a test automation engineer he has now branched out into data science. Karthik’s story is full of examples of how an open mind, growth mindset and willingness to learn helped a young talent find new opportunities that matched his interests. Read more and get inspired!

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10 positive impacts from being an active member of the KONE ITEC Women community in India

The India Technology and Engineering Center Women’s community at KONE is more than just a council, it is an extended family. We learn, grow and develop together. There are several benefits of actively or partially participating in the Women's council and most of them are strongly interlinked. Discover 10 positive impacts of being an active member of the ITEC Women community at KONE.

KONE IT Ladies Grassroots Initiative

When stars align and people come together at the right place and time, it can ignite the creation of an employee resource group. This is exactly the story of the IT Ladies' community. For us, the community is much more than just meetups, the IT Ladies’ community affects the overall employee experience such as the onboarding and induction period, increasing the sense of belonging, and helps career progression.

Connecting technology and strategy through the architecture community at KONE

What could be achieved with a company-wide Architecture community? Get to know the community through the lens of Chief Technology Architect Tommi Raivisto and their journey to bring architectural thinking into everything KONE does.

Turning the tide on gender equality at KONE!

Even today in India’s professional work environment, gender equality is challenging and women aren’t often on the roadmap for managerial positions. The ITEC Women Talent Council is proud to be a pioneer in creating an inspiring workplace that empowers women. Our efforts are not in vain as KONE has been named the best place to work for women a full seven times.

The eyes and ears of data at KONE

Data management is strongly related to the business ways of working and is therefore very much about change management. Our objective is to ensure accurate and high-quality data across KONE.. I believe we are the eyes and ears of data, says Maija Nikula, KONE’s Chief Data Officer.

Test automation; a place where physical meets digital

At KONE we have a community of more than 120 testing professionals. We spoke with five Test Automation professionals and discussed more about community and what brings them joy in their role.

20 years of knowing when to act and when to be patient

Having started as a trainee at KONE India research and development team, Senthil Kumar shares his 20-year career journey and learnings.

Doing things that you enjoy the most

Doing things that you enjoy, looking for variety, and developing a broad set of skills have been the principles driving Matt Redford’s career.

Taking the driver’s seat for your own career and personal development

Etti Seppä, currently a strategic designer in the Strategic Design for Innovation team, just moved to Rome, Italy to combine her work with the Entrepreneurship and Innovation master’s program.

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Finding the sweet spot between Business and IT

Turning business needs into action is how Szilvia describes her role as a solution design owner at KONE. Read about how she found the perfect sweet spot between Business and IT at KONE Enterprise IT.

From Aerospace to IT

Zakir Hussain kick-started his career in the aerospace industry. His career at KONE IT started over eight years ago and now he works as a Salesforce Platform Architect. Read more about his learnings and key motivators.

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Paving the way for smooth collaboration at KONE

Head Agile Coach Joonas Alapiha explains how we experimented with our quarterly planning process for KONE Technology and Innovation.

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One big rock we are moving together – leading digital platform renewal

The positive outlook of Ashish Agrawal, Head of Enterprise IT Platforms and Services at KONE, leaves one with a warm feeling after chatting with him. He shared his story with us on how he became the professional he is today, leading one of KONE’s digital transformation programs.

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Cybersecurity becoming part of KONE’s DNA

Pauliina Hartikainen introduces how KONE is building a collective cybersecurity mindset and community to ensure cybersecurity is part of KONE’s DNA now and in the future.

Onboard the people flow experience

Get to know Yi Min’s story and how the design team in China has evolved.

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Young Talent Stories: Designing my own career path in KONE’s Design Team

Nina Kuitunen is a material engineering professional from Finland. Cooperation with KONE’s Design Team and the company culture have given a pleasant start to Nina’s career. Passionate about sustainability, Nina feels extremely happy that she can share her passion and research this topic in her work.

Young Talent Stories: Leaping from marketing to software development

Meet KONE’s software developer, Alessandro Zanni. He’s ambitious about modern technology, API ecosystems, and robots.

Modern tech leadership approach: Fail fast to learn faster

A chat with Ruchitgiri Goswami, KONE India’s Head of Engineering, about his journey and leadership approach of encouraging failing fast to learn faster.

Cybersecurity that fuels safe People Flow

A deep dive with KONE cybersecurity experts Vilma Blomberg and Pauliina Hartikainen.

IT transformation that boosts KONE’s digital journey

What does it take to boost a 100-year-old company’s digital journey? Our Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Antti Koskelin, knows.

KONE India’s design journey: Enhancing products through cultural design stories

A chat with Padmini Gorthi, Head of Design and Innovation Manager in KONE India, about KONE India’s design journey by enhancing products with local stories and culture.

From designing buildings to designing urban life

A chat with Padmini Gorthi, Head of Design in KONE India

Competence-led product company to enable transformation

A chat with KONE’s new Head of Product Management Tiina Nieminen

Jumping from high-tech startup to changing an entire industry

A chat with KONE’s new Head of Product Management Tiina Nieminen

Inclusion as a driver of innovation in our growing tech teams in India

"At KONE, diversity and inclusion are inherent parts of the way we work, and we constantly strive towards building a high-trust culture that is unparalleled for women employees across India."

Why moving 1B people every day motivates tech professionals

- a deep dive with KONE Technology and Innovation Unit's Johannes Rastas (SVP of Services and Solutions)

KONE as a tech company: More than the elevator company you think you know

- a deep dive with KONE's Technology and Innovation Unit's Johannes Rastas (SVP of Services and Solutions)

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KTI's role in driving KONE's digital transformation: CTO vision

“We created this physical and digital culture where it’s not us and them, but us and us. It’s a huge competitive advantage, and others in the industries are only catching up now…

Sanni's Not So Secret Mission: Get More Girls Excited About Tech

Sanni wants to actively encourage more girls to choose a career in technology. She hopes her experiences as an augmented reality pioneer

The Robot Framework Foundation - Giving back to the Test Automation Community

“You get to not only develop testing frameworks within KONE, but you get to also contribute to the wider test automation community”

6 Things You Should Know About KONE’s Biggest R&D Site In Hyvinkää

“The Hyvinkää testing laboratory is massive: the whole basement is filled with a variety of simulators and testing equipment...”

Meet KONE’s Trailblazing API Services: A Tech-Head's Digital Dream?

“The new API ecosystem is run by the API Services DevOps team and it enables innovative collaboration with external partners and customers.”

KTI China At The Heart Of Digitization: Where Rapid Growth Meets KONE Values

“In China, we are adapting the digital elevator for the Asian Pacific market, ensuring that not only the elevator works, but that all the other...”

KTI India: Insider View On Tech, Transformation & Teaming Up With Finland

There is a genuine focus on R&D, including lots of direct interaction between the Chennai and the Finnish R&D teams.”

How Our R&D Culture Drives Innovation: DX Project Debrief With Asmo

“Elevators that are always connected to the cloud and can be programmed remotely are a triumph for KONE: a direct result of its ambitious emphasis on R&D and ground-level innovation....”

Technology and Innovation – Locations

China – Kunshan & Shanghai

In Kunshan and Shanghai, we are building KONE solutions and services in our own end-to-end teams for the Asian market.

Contact person for roles in China:
Qian Jian (Anna): Qian.jiang3@kone.com

Finland – Espoo & Hyvinkää

Espoo is home to KONE’s global headquarters and the Hyvinkää site happens to be KONE’s biggest R&D site globally!

Contact person for roles in Finland:
Kristiina Saaristo: kristiina.saaristo@kone.com

India – Chennai & Pune

India KTI is the second biggest R&D site at KONE after Hyvinkää, Finland and is now celebrating its 10th anniversary. In Pune R&D center we are developing core Digital Competency Services.

Browse open jobs in India here!

Italy – Pero & Slimpa

In the Pero Component Unit (PCU) and in Slimpa we are building KONE's automated factories, which aim to offer the highest quality standards and services for our end-customers. Beyond the factories there is also significant technology product development for our products and services such as Mono 300, KES 202 and KCE.

Contact person for roles in Italy:
Elisa Girardi: elisa.girardi@kone.com
Giulia Paganini: giulianna.paganini@kone.com

Browse open jobs in Italy here!

Mexico - Torreón

In Torreon, Mexico, we are known for being one of the most innovative teams at KONE! Recent product designs include the innovative Mono300 Elevator.

Contact person for roles in Mexico:
Daniela Torreblanca (Talent Acquisition Manager) daniela.torreblanca@kone.com

The US – Allen, TX

KONE AllenPlace is known as a center of innovation and supply excellence. We hold over 15 patents. We have 25 different nationalities represented on our campus.

Contact person for roles in Texas, US:
Jin Crouch jin.crouch@kone.com