- Digital Technology
From childhood dreams to the reality of building futures. 🔮 Meet Peder.
In his role as a Software Engineer, Peder helps put the fun into the LEGO® Building Instructions. It’s his job to enable curious minds to experience the joy of play through collaboration.
“Day-to-day, I work on Build Together, a feature that transforms building LEGO sets from a solo activity into a shared experience. We provide the tools for families and friends to connect through building.”
“I joined the Build Together team just as they started transforming it from a small experiment into a fully supported experience. It's been amazing to help shape the project from a technical standpoint and see it grow.”
“My work goes beyond coding. As engineers, we participate in user tests and brainstorm with designers. The entire team values diverse perspectives and knowledge because we know it leads to a better product.”
Peder came to us via a love of LEGO sets.
“I have fond childhood memories of building with Technic LEGO. Figuring out how things worked and creating my own functional "machines" made me feel like an engineer.”
“My dream of working at the LEGO Group evolved over time. As a kid, I wanted to build models for a living. Later, I became interested in tech and dreamed of working on LEGO games. Now, I'm close to doing just that.”
“The idea of working for a company that brought me so much joy felt natural. I was also finishing my Master’s in Software Engineering and wanted a break from theoretical learning. A job at the LEGO Group seemed like the perfect opportunity.”
“The reality of working here has exceeded my expectations. I heard about the playful atmosphere, but as a student, I doubted it. I quickly learned that adults could have fun at work.”
With the support of the team and the trust of the wider business, Peder has thrived on tackling challenging tasks.
“This was true even as a new graduate. It’s allowed me to explore and learn. The team's natural curiosity and trust in each other creates an ideal learning environment. My biggest challenge is speaking up in broader forums. That's partly why I joined the ambassador programme, to push myself.”
“As a team, we tackle a variety of problems, from technical to UX. Early in our refactor, we focused on sharing architecture with the solo builder experience. As Build Together grew, this became a limitation. I proposed a rework and was trusted to implement it, even as an Associate Engineer. It was a success, and such experiences build great momentum.”
So what does working here mean for Peder’s own development?
“I'm empowered to be brave and curious, to strive for knowledge even if I might fail. There’s also a great work-life balance with flexible options, while my team is excellent at checking in on each other and sharing the workload.”
“Beyond courses and colleagues, the shared value of curiosity is key. It empowers me to say, "I don't know this, but I can learn it," instead of shying away from challenges. I learn best by exploring and getting hands-on. My team tackles the right problems at the right time, creating a pragmatic development process.”
Ultimately, Peder's work is about engaging our fans in exploring through building.
“We once had a "sky's the limit" workshop where we embraced the "Brave" mindset and explored wild ideas. It was a day of prototyping, chatting, and learning. While none of our creations made it directly into the product, we still draw inspiration from that day.”
“Imagine enabling the joy of collaborative LEGO building for everyone. That's what I do, and it's pretty awesome.”
Just imagine your LEGO® career.