Embedded Software Engineer

About the job

At Nordic Semiconductor, we're looking for a talented software engineer to join our Bluetooth stack team. You'll contribute to delivering high-quality, rock-solid Bluetooth solutions trusted by OEMs worldwide - spanning protocol development, testing, documentation, and cloud integration.

You'll work in a collaborative agile environment, engage with the open-source community, and have a real say in shaping the technical direction of the stack - with the opportunity to influence the future of Bluetooth through specification reviews and working group meetings. If you're curious, driven, and ready to grow alongside some of the best in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, testing, maintenance, and documentation of the Bluetooth / Bluetooth Mesh protocol and related specification features
• Review code contributions from peers and external open-source contributors
• Handle customer issues escalated through internal channels, and participate in workshops and meetings that shape the future direction of the stack
• Work in an agile Scrum team and actively contribute to Scrum events
• Occasionally participate in reviews of specification, working group meetings, or IOP testing (may involve some travelling)

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in any of the following or associated fields: Electronics, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, Cybernetics, Computer Engineering (with exposure to embedded systems and wireless protocols) and related domains
• Comfortable in using C and Python as part of daily development work
• Experience with - Bluetooth / WiFi / Cellular IoT/ wireless or wired-networking stacks related embedded system development, testing, qualification, or direct customer application support for these domains
• Experience with Git or Bitbucket
• Excellent communication skills in English
• If you also have experience with one or more of the following that would be interesting to know:
• Agile development methodology
• Familiarity with Nordic’s nRF Connect SDK software ecosystem
• Open-source contributions
• Efficient usage of AI tools and familiarity with agentic workflow
• Hands on experience with embedded development kits (such as - measuring power consumption for embedded applications, modifying development kits to prototype external HW integrations)

This role is open to candidates across experience levels, from recent graduates to professionals. We evaluate applicants based on skills, potential, and mindset rather than years on a résumé.

Personal Skills

You take strong ownership of your work, deliver efficiently, and stay focused on the task at hand whether collaborating with the team or driving independently. You bring excellent problem-solving skills to the table and enjoy technical discussions, turning diverse opinions into aligned, well-reasoned solutions. Beyond the technical, you're naturally curious with a genuine drive to keep learning and growing. And just as importantly, you don't take yourself too seriously - a good sense of humor goes a long way with us.

Working for Nordic

Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.

We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan
• Flexible working hours
• Medical insurance
• Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits

Practical details

• Location: Trondheim, Norway

Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.