Product Owner

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 Are you a technically skilled engineer with a passion for turning complex requirements into smart, customer-focused solutions? We are looking for a Product Owner / Software & System Engineer to bridge the gap between technology and business, driving both product development and technical excellence.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Define, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog in alignment with business goals.
• Translate customer and stakeholder requirements into clear, actionable work items and technical specifications.
• Collaborate directly with sales and aftermarket to gather feedback, validate solutions, and build strong long-term customer relationships.
• Own system design, architecture decisions, and hands-on engineering tasks where needed. Assist sourcing in software related topics towards suppliers
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (developers, designers, QA, DevOps) to deliver high-quality releases on time.
• Continuously measure product performance, identify improvements, and adapt the roadmap accordingly.
• Conduct risk and threat analysis together with cross-functional teams to ensure a safe and secure product

What are we looking for?

In this hybrid role, you will combine product ownership responsibilities with hands-on engineering expertise. You will work closely with customers, stakeholders, and development teams to understand needs, define product requirements, and ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. With your strong technical background, you'll be able to dive deep into system architecture and software design, while keeping a clear focus on business value and product strategy.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Computer science or equivalent 
• Experience as a Product Owner, System Engineer, or Software Engineer in an agile environment.
• Understanding of both technical details (embedded software, software architecture, system integration, cloud services, cyber security etc.) and business value.
• Experience with tools like GIT, Jira/Confluence, understanding of CAN (Controller Area Network).
• Strong communication skills and enjoys working directly with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Can prioritize effectively, balancing technical feasibility, customer needs, and business impact.
• Thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
• Ability to speak fluent English is required, Swedish is a plus

Form of employment: Full-time with initial 6 month probation period
Start date: Asap
Location/base: Frihamnen
Team: Product
Reporting to: Niklas Nordin

Why people love working at Candela?
At Candela, we're not just building electric vessels - we're creating a whole new category of clean, efficient waterborne transport. You get the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, solving complex challenges, and seeing the results in action - sometimes literally, when we organize test rides for our newcomers We're a diverse and ambitious team of over 50 nationalities, united by a revolutionary spirit and kindness. That means we work hard, but always with humility and while having fun - whether it's solving a manufacturing challenge, improving processes, or cheering each other on during Candela Months, our year-round calendar of bonding activities and events.

We're office-first but not office-only. We believe collaboration is most powerful when we build together, in person - but we also trust our team to work in ways that fit their life. At Candela, you'll find a place where bold ideas are welcomed, great people are celebrated, and the ride is just as important as the destination.

Recruitment process:
We aim to keep our recruitment process as straightforward and efficient as possible. As an international company with English as our corporate language, the entire process is conducted in English. Therefore, please submit your application in our corporate language as well. Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email due to GDPR so please use our career website for you application.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you