22/04/2026
We are hiring!
Head of R&D (Hardware, Software & Systems Engineering)
Location: Nyköping
Reporting to: CEO
Management team: Yes
Role Purpose
Own and lead X Shore’s complete technology organization across hardware, software, and systems, ensuring seamless integration, strong product performance, and readiness for scalable production.
Core Mission
Build a fully integrated, scalable product platform that performs in real-world conditions and translates efficiently from R&D into production.
Scope & Ownership
Own end-to-end technology across the company, including:
System architecture and integration (hardware + software)
Hardware engineering (mechanical, electrical, systems)
Software engineering (embedded, control systems, connectivity)
Technical roadmap and platform strategy
Product performance, reliability, and validation
R&D to production handover
All hardware, software, and system roles report into this function.
Key Responsibilities
Define and own the full system architecture across all products
Ensure tight integration between hardware, software, and user experience
Act as final technical decision-maker across domains
Build and lead a unified engineering organization across hardware and software
Ensure strong collaboration and eliminate silos across teams
Develop technical leaders and scalable team structures
Define modular product platforms enabling scalability and reuse
Drive long-term technical roadmap aligned with business goals
Lead make vs. buy decisions and key technology partnerships
Ensure products perform reliably in real-world conditions
Establish robust testing, validation, and verification frameworks
Own technical KPIs (range, uptime, performance, reliability)
Ensure design supports manufacturability and cost targets
Drive structured and predictable R&D → production handover
Minimize late-stage engineering changes
Non-Negotiables
Proven track record of delivering complex, integrated products (hardware + software)
Strong system engineering mindset with full-stack understanding
Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
Hands-on, ex*****on-oriented leadership style
Deep understanding of production constraints and scaling challenges
Ability to make clear decisions and take full ownership of outcomes
What Good Looks Like
Clear and unified system architecture across all domains
Strong alignment between hardware and software teams
High product reliability with minimal field issues
Predictable development cycles with few late-stage changes
Scalable platform enabling multiple products and use cases
Strong linkage between R&D, real-world performance, and production
What Bad Looks Like
Hardware and software developed in silos
Unclear system ownership or conflicting technical decisions
Over-engineered solutions that fail in production
Frequent redesigns and late-stage changes
Weak linkage between R&D and real-world performance
Lack of ownership or slow decision-making
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to ensuring that X Shore delivers a product that works as one integrated system and can be scaled into production without delays, cost overruns, or performance gaps.
The right person creates the technical foundation that enables the company to compete, scale, and lead.
Key Interfaces
System Lead – system integration, validation, and performance
Head of Software – software delivery, architecture ex*****on
Engineering team – hardware and software ex*****on
Head of Industrialization – manufacturability, BOM, production readiness
Strategic Purchaser – supplier selection, cost, and technical trade-offs
Key Principles
One system, not separate components
System performance over local optimization
Real-world validation over theoretical performance
Clear ownership and fast decision-making
No release without full readiness
